Liverpool faces a crucial challenge as they travel to Atalanta BC for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final. They hope to stage a remarkable comeback after suffering a devastating 3-0 defeat in the first leg at Anfield. Gianluca Scamacca scored twice, while Mario Pasalic added another goal, securing a resounding victory for Atalanta.
Adding to Liverpool’s disappointment, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at home, leaving them two points behind Manchester City, who are now the Premier League leaders.
Ahead of their match against Atalanta, Liverpool is dealing with injury concerns. Conor Bradley sustained a foot injury during the game against Crystal Palace, and the extent of the injury is yet to be determined. Manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that the young right-back is experiencing significant discomfort, making it unlikely for him to be available for the upcoming match.
In addition, Ben Doak has been sidelined since December due to a major knee injury he suffered while playing for the Under-21s. He is currently undergoing surgery and will require several weeks of recovery.
These injury setbacks add to Liverpool’s challenges as they aim to turn the tide in their Europa League quarter-final and maintain their pursuit of success in both domestic and European competitions.