Liverpool’s disappointing match against Atalanta in the Champions League highlighted the team’s struggles. Klopp’s decision to rest Salah for the first 45 minutes did not pay off. The team’s lackluster performance and missed opportunities left them trailing 3-0.

The absence of the usual electric atmosphere at Anfield may have contributed to the team’s poor start. A combination of defensive lapses and missed chances allowed Atalanta to take the lead before halftime. In the second half, the introduction of Salah, Robertson, and Szoboszlai injected some energy into Liverpool’s play, but Atalanta continued to threaten on the counter-attack.

Scamacca scored a second goal for Atalanta, compounding Liverpool’s misery. This defeat underscored the team’s overall struggles in what has been a challenging season. The absence of banners on the Kop was a stark contrast to the team’s lackluster performance.

Overall, it was a low point for Klopp and his team.