PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool - Chiesa shows promise despite defeat

Arne Slot's return to the Netherlands might have ended in defeat.

But Liverpool still finished top of the 36-team league phase of the Champions League and will face one of Paris St-Germain, Benfica, Monaco and Brest in the last 16 in March.

Before then at least seven league and cup matches as the Premier League leaders continue to chase trophies on four fronts.

The likes of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold were all rested against PSV Eindhoven before the crucial game at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Instead highly-rated youngsters Jayden Danns and James McConnell were given a chance to show what they could do, while Federico Chiesa got 90 minutes in the tank after his injury problems.

Chiesa looked lively and posed a real threat as the Italy forward registered two of his side's five attempts on target.

In addition, he won the penalty which allowed Cody Gakpo to score against his former club in his home city.

The key for Liverpool going forward is keeping Chiesa fit.