LIVERPOOL LOSS AT ANIFIELD

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Report as Liverpool endured a humbling night in the Europa League after Atalanta left Anfield with a 3-0 victory; Gianluca Scamacca scored either side of the break for the Italian side; Mario Pasalic added a late third; the Reds travel to Bergamo for the second leg next Thursday

By Glory Asibu

Friday 12 April 2024 09:49, UK

Atalanta's Mario Pasalic celebrates scoring their third goal against Liverpool
Image:Atalanta's Mario Pasalic celebrates scoring their third goal against Liverpool

Much-changed Liverpool were stunned by Serie A's sixth-placed side Atalanta at Anfield, as the Italians cruised to a 3-0 first-leg lead in their Europa League quarter-final tie.

Jurgen Klopp's side were indebted to their goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the first half for a string of superb stops, including one with his face, but he could do nothing about the onslaught that follower


Mario Pasalic had a glorious opportunity to stun The Kop in the third minute as he drew a wonderful, sprawling save from Kelleher, before the floodgates opened in the 38th minute.

Gianluca Scamacca peeled off Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk centrally, applying a cool first-time finish to Davide Zappacosta's low cross. "We were wide open," said Van Dijk after the final whistle. A frank admission.

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