Michael Owen has praised Liverpool for securing the signing of Federico Chiesa during the summer transfer window.
The Italian was the club's only major purchase ahead of Arne Slot's debut campaign but managed to capture the forward for a knockdown price of £10 million from Juventus.
Chiesa made his full debut in the Red's 5-1 Carabao Cup win in midweek, and talking exclusively to DAZN, thanks to AceOdds, Owen believes he could be a class purchase by his former club.
"I like him as a player. I think he's got a lot of class," he said.
"He's obviously experienced as well and I think he's a good player to bring in to bolster the squad. I don't think he or anyone else is under any illusions that he's going to play every single game. He's probably not anticipated starting lots of games but his performances will dictate that.
"If he does really well then of course he's going to hold a place down but as things start at the early stage of the season, I would suggest that he will be more of an impact player and he's going to have to play his way into the team. However, as I say he's got class, he's got experience, he's obviously a talented lad, and speaks the language so hopefully he settles in pretty well and then we'll see after that.
"I think it's a really good buy. I think if you were a lesser team you might have to pay a bit more but because he would probably want a move like this once it was announced that maybe he was leaving I think he would want a move like this, so it works for everybody.
"Liverpool has almost utilised the club, the badge, the history, and everything else to get somebody who might be worth a little bit more than they've paid. I think it's been a good signing, but again time will tell.
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