At Anfield, the Reds were left in a state of despair after their defeat by Atalanta in the Europa League, leaving their hopes of making it to the final in doubt. Liverpool is known for its incredible comebacks in Europe, but if they don’t turn things around in Italy on next Thursday, it may be too late for them to salvage their dream of giving Jurgen Klopp a perfect send-off on 22 May.
Liverpool has been entertaining and thrilling fans all season long, but their performance against Atalanta was disappointing. Poor marking and costly mistakes led to their defeat, which couldn’t have come at a worse time with games coming thick and fast. The team will have to quickly regroup before they face Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday and then embark on a crucial trip to Italy to try and save the tie.
With three consecutive away games against Fulham, Everton, and West Ham coming up in the Premier League, Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups. Klopp will be hoping that this setback is just a temporary dip in form as he looks towards the future with his team’s dreams still within reach. However, on a night with few positives, Diogo Jota’s return from injury was a small silver lining that failed to save Liverpool from defeat in this match.
