What PSV Eindhoven players did in stoppage time against Liverpool during their Champions League clash has gone viral and it has divided fans. Arne Slot rested the likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson against PSV, having already booked their spot in the next round of the Champions League.
Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. The Reds have already advanced to the round of 16,
Alisson is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, and has won two Premier League golden gloves, as well as the Yashin Trophy for his performances in 2019. Alisson joined Liverpool in the summer of 2018 from Roma for a then world-record fee for a goalkeeper, costing the Merseysiders in excess of £65m.
Several key first-team players have been left behind on Merseyside as Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to face PSV Eindhoven in their final Champions League group phase game on Wednesday. Head coach Arne Slot has chosen to rest nine of the starting line-up from Saturday's 4-1 win over Ipswich Town.
Full analysis and Liverpool talking points from their narrow defeat to PSV Eindhoven on the final matchday of the Champions League league phase.
Liverpool have confirmed their Champions League squad for the final first stage game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday evening
Liverpool travel to face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Reds have already progressed to the last 16 and secured a top-eight finis
Cody Gakpo scored on his return to PSV Eindhoven but it was not enough to inspire an understrength Liverpool side as they lost their 100% Champions League record after a 3-2 defeat.
Having been deployed at centre-back for 64 minutes on Wednesday, Andy Robertson looks set to be the only member of the previous back five to keep his place. Robertson will revert to his usual left-back role. After changing all three players on Wednesday, Liverpool’s midfield looked predictably disjointed against PSV.
Liverpool take on impressive Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. A win at Vitality Stadium will see the Reds stretch their lead at the top
Liverpool continue their fight for the Premier League title when they make the lengthy trip to Bournemouth. The Reds have established a six-point lead over second-placed Arsenal and even have a game in hand on the Gunners.