Liverpool take on PSV Eindhoven in their last match of the new Champions League opening format on Wednesday evening at Philips Stadium. The Reds will have to av

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits he has broken with his usual preparation methods by planning for two matches at the same time after naming a weakened squad against PSV Eindhoven.

Slot praised PSV counterpart Peter Bosz: "PSV fans are really, really happy he is here. He doesn't only bring results, it is a joy to watch - always positive, always eventful. We are mainly judged on results, but I hope there comes a time that managers are also judged on playing style."

Liverpool can afford to rest a host of regular starters for their last league-phase game in the Champions League and giving players a break is more of a priority than maintaining first place in the standings,

The Hungarian's outstanding goal on Saturday made a few more onlookers sit up and take notice of his performances in Slot's system this season.

Liverpool have already qualified from the Champions League group stage and a host of senior stars have been rested for the trip to face PSV on Wednesday evening

Live updates from Eindhoven as Arne Slot hosts his Liverpool press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with PSV

Cody Gakpo has thanked Liverpool boss Arne Slot for switching him back to his preferred position and said The Reds can achieve "something special" this year.

Focus on Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota as Title Race Heats UpAs Liverpool continues their assertive charge towards the Premier League title, their squad depth is being tested

Trent Alexander-Arnold wanted to improve defensively this season, and Slot has made that happen, while speaking on The Overlap, Jamie Carragher has noted three Liverpool players who look a lot better this season. Carragher spoke about how Slot has improved this Liverpool team and three players in particular.

Arne Slot says Liverpool 's result on Wednesday does not matter and finishing first in the new-look Champions League means nothing.