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
This is a fact. The top 8 teams in the Premier League will qualify directly for the knockout round. And the teams in 9th-24th place in the TBL will qualify for the play-offs. So I don't see any difference between being at the top of the table or being in 8th place. Because of this, there is a big chance that Liverpool will not give their full effort in their next match. But Arne Slot will probably want to remain unbeaten in the first round. And he will also want to win against PSV. Because it is an honor. We still don't know if Arne Slot wants to rest his players or continue his winning streak.
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
You are right. More important than winning against PSV are the next two games for Liverpool. Bournemouth is in a very strong position at the moment. The players are very confident. So it will be difficult for Liverpool to get 3 points in this match. Besides, winning against Tottenham will not be easy for Liverpool.