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A much-changed Reds side twice took the lead away at PSV Eindhoven, but ultimately fell to a 3-2 defeat.

They also finished the night with 10 men after Amara Nallo was sent off less than four minutes after coming on to make his Liverpool debut.

Arne Slot’s big guns will return at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, after the Dutchman left 12 senior stars at home, while one of Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Monaco and Brest will now await them in the round-of-16.



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And here’s what the national media made of their rare loss over in Eindhoven…

Paul Joyce of The Times focused on the contrasting fortunes of some of the Reds’ youngsters, with James McConnell impressing in midfield, Jayden Danns potentially departing on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline, and Nallo endured a debut to forget.

He wrote: “Amara Nallo had bounded on to the pitch at the Philips Stadion to realise a dream.

Just four minutes later, the teenage centre half was trudging off having been red-carded, his Liverpool debut ruined by one misjudged challenge and the tumbling frame of PSV Eindhoven’s Jonathan Bakayoko.

“A night that Nallo thought he would always remember had immediately become one to forget… Nallo, signed from West Ham United in 2023, had, like so many here, been a beneficiary of Slot’s decision to leave nine first-team players on Merseyside ahead of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth.

“While he was left cursing his luck, the night was brighter for James McConnell, 20, who started in midfield and impressed Slot to such a degree that he will now not be considered for a loan move in the transfer window.

“Jayden Danns, 19, however, who became the youngest Liverpool player to start in Europe’s premier club competition, may yet be allowed to join one of the many Sky Bet Championship clubs who have an interest in him.

One left Eindhoven with his head in his hands while his team-mate’s will be in the clouds.

“For 18-year-old Amara Nallo, there was an outpouring of sympathy that a senior debut ended in a nightmare four-minute cameo resulting in a red card as PSV ended Liverpool’s flawless European record.

“Contrast that with 20-year-old James McConnell, showered with praise from his manager, Slot declaring himself in possession of another accomplished midfielder for the Premier League and Champions League quest.

“While Nallo may wish the senior players were not given the night off, McConnell endeavoured to show he is a worthy alternative even when the cavalry returns.

It bodes well for Slot that even his losses are not causing damage at the moment.”

Andy Hunter of The Guardian believes Slot will not be too disappointed by the loss with Liverpool having much bigger aims in sight.

He wrote: “Liverpool lost their 100% record in the Champions League but one suspects Arne Slot will be over the disappointment before he arrives back on Merseyside.

Liverpool have bigger aims, starting with Bournemouth.”

The Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele believes Slot will take the positives from a night that Nallo might want to forget.

He wrote: “They say you will never forget your debut.
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