Liverpool 0 Atalanta 2: Klopp’s men throw away chance to book spot in last 16 after conceding quickfire double

Published

26th November 2020

A QUICKFIRE double from Atalanta was enough to stop injury-struck Liverpool in their tracks.

Jurgen Klopp’s defensive issues were highlighted as the visitors scored two goals in just four minutes.

Liverpool’s defence were put through their paces by Atalanta

Liverpool would have booked their spot in the knockout stages with a win tonight.

The Reds were the firm favourites after they thumped Atalanta 5-0 earlier this month.

But the Serie A side came out on top after they stepped it up a gear in the second half.

Josip Ilicic scored the opener before Robin Gosens doubled their tally to pile the pressure on Liverpool.

The Reds now sit just two points clear of Ajax at the top of Group D.

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Josip Ilicic gave Atalanta the lead in the second half

Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah in action against Remo Freuler

Josip Ilicic missed a chance to give Atalanta the lead

Jurgen Klopp shouted at his players from the sidelines

The players pictured during a minute’s silence in memory of Diego Maradona

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