After the surprising 0-3 defeat at Anfield in the first leg, Liverpool need to do many things well and show a high level if they want to have a chance of turning around the tie and making it to the Europa League semi-finals. The meeting will not be easy, but the reds They have players of great quality to play the match against Atalanta.
Next, we leave you with the lineup that Jürgen Klopp could have on the green for this momentous duel.
BY: ALISSON: After being sidelined for several weeks due to injury, the Brazilian goalkeeper returned to the starting lineup in the previous league match, and everything indicates that he will occupy the Anfield goal in this key match of the season.
RHP: ALEXANDER ARNOLD – Recently returned from injury, the English full-back hopes to recover his best version little by little, and what better way to do it than in this duel, given the importance of him being at the highest level in the final and decisive stretch of the season for those of Klopp.
DFC: KONATÉ – The French defender is one of the regulars in the team, especially with the loss of Matip. He makes a very good pair with Van Dijk, and without a doubt he is life insurance at the back, thanks to his great corpulence and forcefulness when cutting.
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DFC: VAN DIJK – The captain and true leader of the team. The Dutchman is a wall behind, and his great aerial game allows him to also contribute in attack. His presence inspires confidence in the entire squad.
LI: ROBERTSON – Also recently returned like Arnold, the Scottish full-back is being very irregular precisely due to the injuries he has been experiencing in recent months. However, when he is well, he is the undisputed owner of the Anfield team's left back.
MC: ENDO – The Japanese midfielder is one of Klopp's regulars. The German coach has expressed his enthusiasm for the player, and is that he is a very important asset in the squad, providing balance to the team, with a good touch on the ball and the ability to get the ball out of play. He is undoubtedly a key piece.
MC: MAC ALLISTER – The helm of the team in that center of the field. The talented Argentine midfielder has delayed his position on the field to get more involved in creating the game, and the truth is that he is performing at a very good level.
MC: SZOBOSZLAI – The center of the field will be completed by the Hungarian. The 23-year-old player is playing his first season with Liverpool and is already leaving flashes of quality that leave more than one of the Red fans in love.
ED: SALAH – After not starting the first leg against Atalanta, the Egyptian is expected to start in a match in which the reds they play a lot. The winger has scored 23 goals this season, figures that are not bad at all considering that it is not his best season and that he has missed games due to injury.
DC: DARWIN NÚÑEZ – The Uruguayan striker is an important player in Klopp's plans. Although he does not have the best scoring figures, his contribution goes further, with a great ability to run into space and pin down rival defenders.
EI: LUIS DÍAZ – The Colombian winger is another outstanding player in Liverpool's attack. His speed and ability to outrun defenders, as well as his accuracy on shots, make him a valuable asset.
This is what the formation would look like (1-4-3-3)
Goalie: Alisson
Defenses: Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson
Midfielders: Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai
Attackers: Salah, Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz
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