BREAKING NEWS: Mo Salah and Two Other Key Liverpool Players Set to Miss Champions League Match Against PSV Eindhoven
Liverpool are set to rotate their squad for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven, with three key players—Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Ryan Gravenberch—likely to be rested.
With the Reds already securing a top-two finish in their group, the match has little impact on their qualification, making it the perfect opportunity to give some first-team regulars a break.
According to Liverpool journalist David Lynch, the trio will not travel to Eindhoven, as they’ve all played a significant amount of minutes this season.
Young Players Likely to Feature
Liverpool trained at their Kirkby facility on Tuesday, with several academy players involved in the session, suggesting that manager Arne Slot might give chances to those who have had limited first-team opportunities this season. This rotation could see fringe players and younger talents get valuable game time in a competitive European setting.
Resting Key Players
Lynch supports the decision to rest Van Dijk, Salah, and Gravenberch, pointing out the importance of fresh legs for upcoming fixtures, especially with a challenging Premier League match against Bournemouth on the horizon.
He emphasized that, with qualification already assured, there’s no need to risk key players in a low-stakes game.
He added, “This is absolutely the right call. When you have a game that doesn’t impact qualification, why risk key players? It makes complete sense to leave them out and allow others to step in.”
Avoiding Risks and Looking Ahead
Liverpool fans will likely agree with this cautious approach, as the match against PSV is seen as a chance for squad rotation. The decision also reduces the risk of players accumulating yellow cards that could lead to suspensions.
Lynch also referenced the costly mistake Liverpool made in 2020, when Diogo Jota was played in a meaningless Champions League game against Midtjylland, only to suffer a long-term injury.
A Rare Luxury for English Clubs
Liverpool’s situation—able to rest key players with qualification already secured—is a luxury not afforded to the other English clubs still fighting for results in their group stages. This gives Liverpool the opportunity to focus on keeping their star players fresh for the more important fixtures ahead.
With rotation on the cards, this match against PSV will be a chance for emerging talents to shine and make their case for future first-team involvement.
