After eight matchdays and a ridiculous 144 games, the Champions League's controversial new league phase wrapped up on Wednesday, with Liverpool finishing top of the table and Manchester City scraping into the play-off places.

Gravenberch, Salah, and van Dijk DiscussedLiverpool’s upcoming fixture against PSV in the Champions League is set to test the squad’s depth as

MOHAMED SALAH is one of a dozen key players to be left at home for Liverpool’s fixture against PSV. The Reds take on the Dutch side in the final league stage match 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.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Ryan Gravenberch is developing himself into a "world class" player. Van Dijk was speaking after Saturday's win against Ipswich Town. He told the club's website: "Last year he didn't get much playing time, but the key was to keep his head calm and work the a** out of his pants.

Virgil van Dijk has played a significant role in the vast majority of his 300 Liverpool appearances but conceded there were two other influential Dutchmen who

Gravenberch's rise to prominence comes in stark contrast to his position just six months ago as Slot openly pursued Real Sociedad playmaker Martin Zubimendi. With Liverpool prepared to activate Zubimendi's £51m ($62m) release clause with La Liga, the player changed his mind at the last minute, to remain in San Sebatian.

Ryan Gravenberch has played down fitness fears as his impressive season at Liverpool continues. The Netherlands international has established himself as first-choice under Arne Slot and gone on to excel as the Reds’ holding midfielder.

Virgil van Dijk has played a significant role in ... Cody Gakpo – with two goals – and midfield anchorman Ryan Gravenberch who played key roles. Gakpo scored twice, on target at Anfield ...

Arne Slot has picked out Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch as two players who have surprised him with their quality since he arrived as Liverpool boss. It has been a brilliant time for Slot since he joined the Reds, taking on the seemingly difficult challenge of replacing Jurgen Klopp, but excelling in the role.

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.