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.

Mohamed Salah was one of 12 players left behind by Liverpool for Wednesday's Champions League trip to PSV Eindhoven - but the team's top goalscorer didn't rest up

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.

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Manager Arne Slot opted to heavily rotate his squad on the final day, content to play out the final game with a mix of youngsters, squad players and stars sprinkled in. Designed to give important players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah a rest, Liverpool were in front twice this game. Cody Gakpo, in his return to Eindhoven, scored the opener.

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 percent Champions League record after a 3-2 defeat. Head coach Arne Slot left nine of Saturday’s starting line-up at home with one eye on the Premier League leaders’ weekend trip to Bournemouth but afforded Gakpo the opportunity to face his former club.

The Italy international looked lively and had a hand in both goals of the 3-2 defeat at PSV Eindhoven on only his second start for the club.

Federico Chiesa impressed as he made just his second start for Liverpool against PSV EIndhoven - although the game wasn't without its scares for the Italian.

Liverpool was beaten 3-2 by PSV Eindhoven in their final Champions League group game, but still topped the league phase in the inaugural edition of the competition