Jurgen Klopp watched Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat by Atalanta at Anfield. This loss was Liverpool’s first at Anfield since February 2023, leaving their Europa League aspirations in jeopardy.
Klopp acknowledged that his team needs to improve and recover quickly, recognizing that they “lost the plot” during the game. In response to the defeat, Klopp emphasized the need to move on and focus on their upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
He defended his decision to start several regular players on the bench and indicated that certain players may feel they owe him more following the loss. Virgil van Dijk had an uncharacteristic evening, contributing to Atalanta’s goals, and will be eager to make amends in the next match.
Joe Gomez, usually a consistent player, seemed to struggle during the Atalanta game, possibly due to a lack of synchronization with his fellow defenders. Darwin Nunez also had a disappointing performance and will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming match against Crystal Palace.