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.

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

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 were helping their current challenge for the Premier League and Champions League.

The likes of Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and more won't feature for Liverpool against PSV Eindhoven as the Reds search for a perfect run in the league phase. Arne Slot discussed the reason for leaving so many of his team's stars out of the squad in his pre-match press conference.

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.

The 4-1 win against Ipswich was a milestone fixture for Van Dijk, whose form makes waving goodbye in May unthinkable

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.

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.

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.

The new league phase of the Champions League has finished after a chaotic final gameweek, with Liverpool and Arsenal finishing first and third respectively.