Liverpool manager Slot clarifies reasons for delaying Chiesa's debut

Before the start of the game, Slot mentioned, "Federico has been training with the team for about three or four sessions now. We will assess his performance today and I will need to decide on the lineup as we have a squad of over 20 players."

"(It depends) on if I choose for a position or I choose the fittest at the moment."

Chiesa joined the Reds on deadline day a fortnight ago.