Jurgen Klopp fumes on touchline as Virgil van Dijk ignores another Liverpool injury concern

Liverpool saw their hopes of Europa League glory ended on a frustrating night against Atalanta in Italy on Thursday.

Mohamed Salah's early penalty earned the Reds a 1-0 victory on the night but couldn't prevent a 3-1 quarter-final aggregate exit. The result means Jurgen Klopp’s men must now concentrate on attempting to secure the Premier League title having already won the League Cup this season.

But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at the Gewiss Stadium.

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Klopp confused

Liverpool's obvious need for goals, and Atalanta's contentment with sitting back, combined in a remarkable manner during the first half.

Alisson Becker received the ball outside his area and, with the home side backing off, was able to advance all the way to inside the centre circle before pinging a pass out to the left flank.

Klopp, standing bewildered on the touchline, informed the Brazilian in no uncertain terms that, as the goalkeeper, he might be best served being nearer his own penalty area - not least given outfield team-mates should be taking on the responsibility of initiating attacks from midfield.

Alisson record

Not so much a moment missed as one that transpired in full view of everyone watching without them ever realising. And once again it revolved around Alisson.

The goalkeeper's involvement in general play was so regular that he completed 82 passes - the most of any player on either side.

And it was also the highest number totalled by any keeper ever in European competition since such records began 20 years ago. Er,