Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah worrying and two others really poor vs Atalanta
Liverpool fell short in their attempt to make an unlikely Europa League comeback when they were eliminated by Atalanta.
An early Mohamed Salah penalty wasn't enough as the Reds were beaten 3-1 on aggregate to depart the competition at the quarter-final stage.
And here's how the ECHO rated Jurgen Klopp's players in their final European match under the German.
AS IT HAPPENED: Atalanta vs Liverpool score updates and analysis
Alisson Becker 7
Cleaned up a couple of pieces of scrappy defending from Liverpool first half and saved solidly from Ederson and Koopmeiners after interval.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7
Making his first start in more than two months, won the early penalty and passing caused real problems for Atalanta defence. Got away with one dozy bit of defending, however, and understandably tired a bit later on. Subbed.
Ibrahima Konate 6
Very shaky when in possession during opening stages but defended competently if not always convincingly.
Virgil van Dijk 6
Sustained a hand injury early on and didn’t quite look comfortable for the remainder of the half. Better after the break as Liverpool left themselves regularly open as they chased goals.
Andy Robertson 6
Raided forward regularly down the left before the break and was even furthest man forward on occasion. Second half a more frustrating affair. Subbed.
Alexis Mac Allister 7
Given a lot to do back as the number six but nicked the ball regularly off raiding Atalanta players. Used possession well whenever he could.
Dominik Szoboszlai 5
Fired one shot at Musso first half but otherwise frustrated with some slack distribution in promising areas. Pretty anonymous after the interval. Subbed.
Curtis Jones 6
Another to infuriate before interval when his care in possession was
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