Atalanta Stun Liverpool In Anfield
26 November, 2020
UEFA Champions League
Result: Liverpool 0-2 Atalanta
Date: 25 November 2020
Venue: Anfield
Group D found in the UEFA Champions League was blown wide open after Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta at Anfield on Wednesday night time.
Mohamed Salah was back the line-up after recovering from the coronavirus while there have been also starts for Neco Williams, Rhys Williams, Konstantinos Tsimikas and Divock Origi.
The visitors signalled their intent from the onset, with Robin Gosens and Alejandro Darío Gomez going close with strikes from distance within the opening 10 minutes.
Even with Sadio Mane and Salah over the pitch, the Reds struggled to carve away any clear-cut possibilities in the early elements of the half just as the Serie A good side enjoyed a lion's share of the possession.
The Reds did get yourself a rare sight at goal right before the break when the ball fell kindly to Salah in the box, however the Egyptian was struggling to find the target.
The deadlock was eventually broken on 59 a few minutes as Gomez's delightful cross found Josip Iličić, who slotted past Alisson Becker with a first-time finish in the six-yard box.
Atalanta doubled their lead four minutes later due to another superb team maneuver ended with Gosens side-footing the ball in to the top corner from close range.
Having already presented Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota before Atalanta's second aim, Klopp threw on Takumi Minamino designed for the final five in the pray pulling something back.
The Reds were not able to find a way at night Italian outfit's defence, as the face finished 2-0, with Atalanta moving level on points with second-place Ajax Amsterdam and one point behind Klopp's men.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za