Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback in the Europa League were dashed as they faced Atalanta, with their dependable Egyptian player failing to deliver in Italy.
Despite Mohamed Salah’s initial goal in Bergamo, he squandered a golden opportunity to bring the Reds back into contention for the quarter-final match.
Liverpool seemed poised for another remarkable comeback when Mohamed Salah scored in the seventh minute against Atalanta. The possibility of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit in Europe was in the air, reminiscent of their historic night at Anfield years ago.
However, Salah missed a crucial opportunity to put Liverpool 2-0 ahead in Bergamo, failing to capitalize on an open goal. The visitors squandered their chance to turn the tide in the Europa League quarter-final.
Like Salah, Liverpool’s performance waned as the game progressed, highlighting the work Jurgen Klopp needs to do to rejuvenate his team before their crucial Premier League match against Fulham on Sunday.