BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Anfield, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher worried of new signing preferred Anthony Gordon to Federico chiesa. According to reports, Liverpool are set to strengthen their attacking depth with the addition of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The Italian forward will join for a reported £13 million fee, club legend believes the club should have pursued Anthony Gordon instead. He said, “when I heard about the deal I was surprised I couldn’t believe Liverpool will go so low to sign him. If you’re asking me, I’d have gone out and paid the money for Anthony Gordon. I know the Newcastle fans won’t like that but the fact of the matter is, he’s one who’d be coming in and potentially being a starter. Backup players. Gordon is was better than chiesa”. I’d have gone out and paid the money” – Jamie believes Liverpool should have signed PL star instead of Federico Chiesa.
Reports suggest that Liverpool are poised to enhance their attacking options by signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa for a fee of approximately £13 million. However, Ryan Lowe, a former Preston North End manager and Liverpool supporter, believes the club would have been better off pursuing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon instead.
Liverpool has faced challenges in strengthening their squad this season, with two key targets, Martin Zubimendi and Gordon, choosing to remain at their current clubs. While there was a clear need to reinforce the midfield, the acquisition of Chiesa provides the team with a solid backup for Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
Chiesa, primarily a right winger, is known for his versatility, being able to operate on the left flank or as a central forward. Despite this flexibility, Lowe argues that Liverpool should have made a more concerted effort to sign Gordon, who could have been a potential starter, rather than settling for Chiesa, who is likely to be used as a backup option.
“If you’re asking me, I’d have gone out and paid the money for Anthony Gordon. I know the Newcastle fans won’t like that, but the fact of the matter is, he’s someone who could come in and potentially be a starter. Backup players… I think Liverpool have done that in many years before,” Lowe stated (via Footballwave).
He added, “If he [Chiesa] can stay fit and prove his fitness, then he’ll prove his worth, but yeah, he’s definitely an addition to the squad. Everyone is talking about him being a squad player; Liverpool don’t need squad players at the moment—they need starters. I know they’ve got the front three already, but they need better.”
Chiesa was a key figure for both Juventus and Italy until a knee injury in 2022 impacted his form. Since then, he has struggled with recurring injuries, and his performances have declined over the past two years. During his time at Juventus, he made 131 appearances over four seasons, scoring 32 goals and providing 23 assists.
In a related note, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher commented on the club’s transition under new manager Arne Slot. Liverpool has kicked off the Slot era with back-to-back victories against Ipswich Town and Brentford, notably keeping clean sheets in both matches, a positive sign for the team moving forward.
The most notable change has been Slot’s playing style, which contrasts with that of his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp. While Klopp’s Liverpool was known for its high-octane, end-to-end football, Slot’s team appears more measured and composed in possession, carefully constructing their attacking moves.
Carragher believes that this newfound composure will aid Liverpool in managing games more effectively, but he also acknowledged that Slot’s style may not be as thrilling to watch as Klopp’s dynamic approach.
