‘My happiness won’t be complete if I don’t score a hattrick today, and that has always been my ambition,’ – Atalanta star Gianluca Scamacca sends a warning message to Liverpool ahead of Europa league clash tonight. “They are not leaving our home al*ve today”😷
Liverpool prepares to face Atalanta in Bergamo for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals clash.
After underwhelming performances against Manchester United, Atalanta, and Crystal Palace, Liverpool seeks redemption and a resurgence to satisfy their supporters.
Atalanta holds a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg at Anfield, placing Liverpool in a precarious position as they strive to overturn the deficit.
Team News:
Atalanta:
Injuries to Giorgio Scalvini and Sead Kolasinac are Atalanta’s only concerns, but they are expected to field a strong lineup.
Possible XI: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, De Roon; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners, Ketelaere; Scamacca
Liverpool:
Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are sidelined for the season, while Stefan Bajcetic and Conor Bradley remain unavailable due to injury.
Possible XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Head-to-Head:
Atalanta holds an advantage over Liverpool in recent encounters, having won twice and lost once since 2020 in UEFA competitions.
Prediction:
Liverpool’s recent struggles may continue against Atalanta’s organized setup, especially with the Italian side’s potent attacking threat.
Kick-off Time and TV Channel:
The match will be aired live on TNT Sports 1 on April 18th, with coverage starting at 7:00 pm BST and kick-off at 8:00 p.m.
