Liverpool are preparing for a huge Champions League night at Anfield, and something unusual happened during Tuesday’s session — something that will make fans look twice.
After weeks of injuries disrupting plans and reshaping starting elevens, almost the entire Liverpool squad trained together ahead of the PSV clash. But as always with this season, there’s a twist hiding underneath the good news.
The build-up to this match comes after a painful domestic run. Liverpool’s Premier League form has been shaky, and supporters have been waiting for a sign that things might finally settle.
With a crucial European fixture ahead, Tuesday’s training session offered a small boost and a small worry.
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What the training session revealed ahead of Liverpool vs PSV
Arne Slot had nearly all his available players present at Kirkby. Even better, there were no new injuries from the weekend defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Joe Gomez, who missed training before that match, trained fully and is expected to return to the starting lineup.
But the session was not completely worry-free. Some key players were still missing — and their absences loom large.
Florian Wirtz did not train again. The summer signing missed the Forest game with a muscle issue, and despite hopes he would return quickly, he was reportedly still sidelined on Tuesday.
Right-backs Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong also remained out, and both are apparently weeks away from returning. Giovanni Leoni continues his long recovery from his ACL injury.
Yet, everyone else was present. Every fit senior player. Every available forward, midfielder, and defender.
For a squad that has been stretched for months, that alone is a relief.
A surprise name joins the group
Slot also added a few academy players to the mix, including Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, and Kaide Gordon. One unexpected face was left-back James Norris, who recently returned from his loan spell at Shelbourne.
Even though Norris is not eligible for the Champions League stage, he was included to support training numbers.
Calvin Ramsay also trained but, like Norris, cannot feature in this phase of the competition.
Still, the main takeaway is simple: Slot had a strong, full group to work with — and that matters before a tie that could push Liverpool further ahead in the league phase.
The Reds have taken nine points from four matches, and a win over PSV would place them firmly on track for a top-eight finish.
Given Liverpool’s recent form, a strong Champions League display would be a well-timed reminder that the team can still come alive under the lights.
What Anfield Home thinks?
It’s rare this season to say Liverpool trained with everyone available. That alone gives Slot a platform to reset the mood. But the absence of Wirtz, Bradley, and Frimpong remains a big concern, especially with key league fixtures coming soon.
If Liverpool want to restore confidence, this Champions League match is the moment to show they can still pass the big-game test. The pieces are finally on the board — now it’s about how Slot plays them.