The trial of the man accused of driving through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool's title win will begin tomorrow.

However, the combination of Liverpool’s poor form and Slot’s side missing Diaz’s characteristics has heightened his loss. The same can be said of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s qualities in passing and build-up play: but while the right-back is struggling to impose himself at Real Madrid, Diaz’s fine form at Bayern makes his absence cut deeper.

Despite Liverpool’s woes so far in 2025–26, the Reds are still expected to play Champions League football next season. Opta has Arne Slot’s side finishing fourth with around 64 points, the club’s lowest haul since 2015–16, when it finished eighth.

In the middle of an absolute crisis, Liverpool will look for some respite in the Champions League, as they host Dutch side PSV Eindhoven at Anfield on Wednesday.

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at the questions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot must answer to end the crisis at Anfield.

The Swede was largely anonymous in a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday at Anfield. He logged just 14 touches of the ball, was dispossessed twice and failed to register a shot on target. Isak came off in the 68th minute as the lowest rated player (5.5), per FotMob. Less than ideal for the most expensive player in Premier League history.

Liverpool face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday evening.PSV triumphed 3-2 when they met in the competition last season, handing the Reds their only defeat in the league

Swansea City appoint former Maritimo boss Vitor Matos as their new head coach two weeks after sacking Alan Sheehan.

Liverpool have been advised to change their back four and their formation to arrest their dreadful form by Gary Neville.

Thierry Henry has asked a question in relation to the signing of Florian Wirtz at Liverpool, while the German midfielder will now be sidelined through injury.