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The Reds will have to make history in quarter-final comeback bid

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William Scott @WillScottSports2 minutes ago

Liverpool have a Europa League mountain to climb as they face Atalanta in tonight’s quarter-final second-leg tie in Italy.

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The Reds were shockingly torn apart 3-0 by the Serie A side at Anfield last week and then surrendered the initiative in the Premier League title race on Sunday after a surprise 1-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace.

Atalanta dominated Liverpool, recording the highest xG (2.58) by a visiting team at Anfield since Manchester City in February 2021.

Gianluca Scamacca, who scored only three goals in his solitary season in the Premier League at West Ham, netted a brace and bullied the home defence.

There has never been an instance of a team overturning a three-goal deficit away from home to win a Europa League knockout tie.

If Liverpool want to reach the semi-finals, they’ll have to make history.

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Atalanta vs Liverpool team news

Thiago Alcantara, Ben Doak and Joel Matip are all out for Liverpool, along with new absentee Conor Bradley after he limped off against Crystal Palace.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota and Alisson all made their respective returns from injury at the weekend however, and will be in contention to start on Thursday.

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Stefan Bajcetic featured for the Under-21s last Friday, but did not make the senior squad against Palace and is being eased back into first-team football, so did not travel to Italy.

Atalanta have a mostly clean bill of health aside from centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, who has been ruled out with a biceps injury.

Former Arsenal full-back Sead Kolasinac came off the bench against Verona on Monday after missing two games with a thigh injury, and could be in line to start against Liverpool.

Atalanta vs Liverpool prediction

Liverpool will be out for blood after several disappointing results in a row, although a three-goal deficit away from home will surely be too much to overcome.

Liverpool to win, 2-1 (agg 4-2).

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Atalanta wins: 2

Draws: 0

Liverpool wins: 1

Atalanta vs Liverpool match odds

Atalanta to qualify: 1/6

Draw (90 mins): 15/4

Liverpool to qualify: 4/1

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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