The Liverpool team faces a critical task in Bergamo. Anything less than a three-goal victory would knock them out of a competition they were favored to win after the round of 16.

The absence of Klopp’s first team for the game in Italy remains a mystery to the fans. However, big names have not been left at home.

Despite initial suggestions that Klopp should field a full second string in the second leg and focus on the league, no such action has been taken. Some key players are still missing, with Conor Bradley being the latest addition to the injury list.

Atalanta boss Gasperini expressed anticipation for the best possible Liverpool team in the second leg. He emphasized that his team will need to play exceptionally well to achieve a positive result.

Gasperini expects a high-quality match in front of their fans and acknowledges the significance of the upcoming game in their history. It was also mentioned that “the result is what counts.”

This statement is contrasted with an invitation to join a WhatsApp community, suggesting this might be unrelated to the upcoming match.