Federico Chiesa exceeded Arne Slot expectations on first PL start for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa impressed Arne Slot (John Walton/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes Federico Chiesa offered more than could be expected on his long-awaited first Premier League start in Monday’s 3-2 loss at Brighton.

Italy forward Chiesa was the only new arrival after Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp at Anfield last summer but has been a peripheral figure since his £10million switch from Juventus.