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The return of the Europa League knock-out resumes next week, with Liverpool up against Serie A side Atlanta at the quarter-final stage.

Of course, the Reds first have to strive for a positive result

The first leg kick-offs at Anfield on Thursday Apri11, with the return leg to be played in Bergamo the following week.

Atalanta currently sits sixth in Serie A and has a chance to make the Champions League this late on in the season.

The Bergamo outfit are also in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, where they are currently 1-0 down after the first leg against Fiorentina.

Liverpool last faced the Italian outfit in the 2020/21 edition of the Champions League group stage.

That season, Jurgen Klopp’s men defeated Atalanta 2-0 at home and 5-0 away.

Since taking over as manager in 2016, Gian Piero Gasperini of Atalanta has developed a disciplined team that adheres to his directives.

They are well-drilled and will makes things difficult for the Reds no matter what the score is on paper.

We previously reported that Giorgio Scalvini is set to be ruled out after sustaining hamstring injury in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Napoli in the Serie A last weekend.

Scalvini is a promising young defender who has grown to be a key player for his club evidenced by his eight senior caps for Italy at the age of 20.

But it seems Gasperini can at least look forward to an injury boost ahead of travelling to Liverpool.

Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere set make immient return

Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere has been tipped to make his return from a month-long lay-off.

De Ketelaere was returned to Bergamo early from international duty by Belgium after he sustained a muscular problem.

Known for his versatility, intelligence, and technical ability, De Ketelaere has emerged as one of the promising talents in Belgian football

The 23-year-old was part of the Club Bruges side that made the Champions League round of 16 in the 2022/23 season.

He has impressed this season with 10 goals and 7 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.

De Ketelaere in on-loan at Atalanta from AC Milan, with the Rossoneri paying 36 million for his services in the summer of 2022.

He will then be a big boost for Atalanta against Liverpool, with the forward now afforded some time to get sharp before the two legged European tie.