Jurgen Klopp describes Liverpool’s surprising loss to Atalanta as a low point – ‘we lost the plot’

Liverpool had a disappointing performance in the quarter-final first leg, managing to secure an unfavorable scoreline against Atalanta. Despite having a goal disallowed for offside, the team failed to display their usual fluency and spark, struggling to outmaneuver a well-organized Atalanta side.

Manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his dissatisfaction, acknowledging the team’s poor performance and the need for improvement before their upcoming match against Crystal Palace. In an attempt to refresh the team, Klopp made six changes to the lineup, including alterations to the backline, following their previous match against Manchester United.

However, this strategy backfired as the team appeared sluggish both in possession and out of possession. When asked about the outlook for the next leg, Klopp emphasized the need to focus on the upcoming match rather than looking ahead, acknowledging the team’s current low point in performance and the room for improvement.