If we assume that Liverpool will not be defeated in Holland, I think Barcelona's chances of overtaking them are a bit low. Of course, if Barcelona wins in terms of points and Liverpool loses, the leadership will change hands, but I think they will beat PSV in Holland. Although the Dutch representative is a strong team, I don't think they will play an effective game against Liverpool. Because Liverpool is one of the best teams in the world this year. They will probably win the Champions League.
Is it really important to be at the top of the points table now? I don't think so. Even if Liverpool loses this match, they will probably go to second place in the table. Liverpool will have no problem qualifying for the next round.
This match is a bit of a do or die match for PSV. If they don't win this match, PSV will not be able to qualify for the playoffs. For this reason, PSV will try their best to win this match. Also, PSV is a very strong team at home. So Liverpool will definitely have to give their full effort to win this match.
But since the match is not important, I doubt whether Liverpool will form their best XI. Liverpool will probably play defensively in this match and try to draw the match.
There was no difference between finish at first place or 8th place because the teams from these places still able to advances to the round of 16 so that's why i considers the match against PSV is not so important anymore for Liverpool and i assuming Arne Slot didn't targetting win result from this match so that's why Liverpool confirmed will not play with at least 9 key players
For Premier league match Liverpool has a match against Bournemouth this weekend i think this is more important rather than to pushing win from PSV so Arne Slot have to ensure all of Liverpool players in the good fitness before facing the match against Bournemouth and rotation squad is the best option i think