Liverpool's final four Premier League games could reveal the futures of four players

So, try telling fans that the title race has been an anti-climax. Far-fetched arguments from rival fans that the achievement is undermined by a lack of quality in England's top flight this season were brutally dismissed .

Even Arne Slot, who during his tenure on Merseyside has not depicted a man prone to getting carried away, was prepared to party. However, when the dust settles, the ruthlessly efficient Dutch boss will plan and prepare for four more league games before the 2024/25 campaign is out. Forthcoming results against Chelsea, Arsenal, and will carry little significance for the Reds, but could be a telling indicator of Slot and FSG's transfer plan this summer.

Darwin Nunez

The most relieved man amid the red smoke and deafening noise on Sunday may have been Darwin Nunez. Amid the 5-1 hammering of , his latest botched scoring chance, and .

In normal circumstances, the Uruguayan would be given a starting berth in the coming weeks to help him rediscover confidence and form, ahead of next season. However, if he's named just once more in the XI he'll reach 50 starts for , triggering a clause where the club are obliged to pay Benfica a further £5million.

That would signify small change if Nunez, 25, was wanted long-term by the club. Slot's team selections this season suggest that he isn't, and if he opts to deny Benfica their cash payout, it will almost certainly indicate that Nunez is leaving this summer.

Harvey Elliott

In the aftermath of the title victory, Slot lauded the set-up had left him. Presumably, he wasn't referring to Elliott, who has made just 14 Premier League appearances this season, having been a pivotal squad player under the German boss.

Elliott did have his injury problems in the early stages of the season, and with no title jeopardy, may now be given match minutes to prove himself. It's a telling sign his future lies away from Anfield if he isn't.

Wataru Endo

At 32, the prospect of the Endo displacing Ryan Gravenberch as 's primary holding midfielder is remote. Suppose Slot believes the Japanese international will again be a worthy squad player ahead of another tilt at the title and the Champions League. In that case, he'll surely feature before the season is out.

Kostas Tsimikas

As 's links to Milos Kerkez grow stronger, the future for the Greek left-back looks dimmer. Andy Robertson's experience and the lingering perception that Tsimikas is an unreliable replacement for the Scot mean the 28-year-old is a candidate to be sold by Slot this summer. No more starts from here, and that idea will become reality.