Liverpool rests star players for PSV Champions League match

Liverpool will rest several star players, including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, for their Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, having already secured a spot in the knockout stage. Manager Arne Slot has opted for a second-string squad to prioritize the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth. Other notable absentees include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, and Ryan Gravenberch, with a host of younger players set to take the field. The Reds are guaranteed to earn significant prize money from their Champions League progress, with an additional bonus possible for a win against PSV. Slot's decision allows for player rotation ahead of a busy schedule, while also providing an opportunity for fringe players to showcase their talents. Despite the changes, key players like Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo will still feature in the squad traveling to Eindhoven.