Liverpool fell to PSV on the final day of the Champions League league phase with a number of key starters absent from the matchday squad.

It had been 126 days since Federico Chiesa last started for Liverpool. The Italian registered an assist on his full Reds debut against West Ham United back on September 25, but that remained his last involvement for Arne Slot’s side for three months because of injury and illness before his return to action last month.

Liverpool took the chance to rotate in the Champions League - one player in particular stood out for Arne Slot, who was left really impressed with his performance

Liverpool have had a relatively quiet January transfer window but that could potentially change very soon with Arne Slot’s side linked with a host of players including an Ajax star

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

The Athletic have updated fans on their club's activity recently in this January transfer window and what could still happen in the final week of the window

The Hungarian's outstanding goal on Saturday made a few more onlookers sit up and take notice of his performances in Slot's system this season.

AFC Ajax defender Jorrel Hato helped to fuel rumours regarding Liverpool’s interest in a deal for the 18-year-old after he was seen at Anfield on Saturday watching the Reds beat Ipswich Town 4-1. Yet Graeme Bailey has told Rousing The Kop that Hato was not at Anfield for talks.

Liverpool has a rich history of Dutch players across the Premier League era and they are being linked with adding another in the near future.

Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League ended with a 3-2 loss at PSV Eindhoven but finished top of the group stage.