Gianluca Scamacca scored twice from crosses, and Mario Pasalic added another goal late in the game. The team now faces a tough challenge in the second leg in Italy to stay in the competition in Klopp’s final season in charge. Klopp expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, stating that there was nothing positive to say about the game. He acknowledged that the start was good and they had some moments where they deserved to be ahead, but overall, it became a really bad game.

He criticized the team’s discipline in possession, noting that they were everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Despite the defeat, Klopp remained hopeful that they could turn things around in the second leg but emphasized the need for a significant improvement in their performance. The coach acknowledged that it must feel terrible for the team after such a bad performance. He stated that Atalanta is practically through, but until the next game, they have another chance.

However, he also emphasized that with the current level of play, they cannot seriously consider their chances. Overall, Klopp’s assessment of the game was one of disappointment and a call for improvement in the team’s performance.