Arne Slot says he was so impressed by James McConnell in Liverpool ’s defeat at PSV in the Champions League that he will now not be leaving on loan. The Reds suffered their first defeat in Europe this season as they were beaten 3-2 by the Dutch club, with all five goals coming in the first-half.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club are already working on strengthening in the summer transfer window but insists he is happy with his squad.

Liverpool has been handed an advantage in the Premier League because of what happened during the final night of Champions League action - and Arne Slot will be delighted

PSV beat much-changed Liverpool as Arne Slot’s side lose perfect record - Liverpool youngster Amara Nallo was sent off late on, just over three minutes into his debut.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been surprised by the quality of his side this season, singling out one player in isolation.

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.

Arne Slot returns to familiar ground on Wednesday having already established himself as one of the best Dutch exports since Heineken.

Liverpool takes on PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday night having already qualified to the next phase - and Arne Slot is taking a very different squad to the Netherlands