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Liverpool fans furious with 'laughable' Jurgen Klopp decision during Europa League defeat to Atalanta

Liverpool were dumped out of the Europa League by Atalanta on Thursday night.

Liverpool fans furious with 'laughable' Jurgen Klopp decision during Europa League defeat to Atalanta

Published Apr 18, 2024, 21:55:01 GMT+1Last updated Apr 18, 2024, 22:00:26 GMT+1

Liverpool fans have voiced their anger on social media after the club was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday night.

Liverpool beat Atalanta 1-0 away from home but crashed out of the competition after losing 3-1 on aggregate.

Jurgen Klopp's side had looked like staging an unlikely comeback when they took the lead in Italy after just seven minutes.

Mo Salah put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot following a handball in the area from an Atalanta defender.

But Liverpool were unable to find another goal, with Atalanta successfully managing to stifle the game in the second half.

Klopp made a series of substitutions after the break in an attempt to change the course of the tie.

But it was his decision to keep a player on the pitch that frustrated Liverpool fans.

While the likes of Salah, Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold were brought off, midfielder Curtis Jones was kept on the pitch despite an underwhelming performance.

That decision confused Liverpool supporters, who were quick to voice their opinion on social media after the match.

"Criminal that Curtis Jones has got to full time in this game," wrote one fan on X.

Another added: "How has Curtis Jones stayed on this pitch?"

While a third wrote: "Klopp still leaves Curtis Jones on, absolutely laughable."

Liverpool were beaten by Atalanta in the Europa League (Image: Getty)
Liverpool were beaten by Atalanta in the Europa League (Image: Getty)

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The defeat to Atalanta is Liverpool's final ever European match under Klopp, who will depart the club in the summer after nine years.

His sole focus will now be on the Premier League title race, his final chance of silverware at Anfield.

Liverpool are currently third in the table, two points behind defending champions Manchester City and level with Arsenal.

Football fans can watch every Champions League and Europa League match live on TNT Sports by signing up to discovery+.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

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