The Europa League quarter-finals kick off this week with Liverpool and Atalanta at Anfield.
A disappointing draw at Manchester United derailed the Reds’ quest to win a treble in Jurgen Klopp’s final season, but they remain favourites in this competition.
After beating Sparta Prague in the final round, Liverpool face a tougher test against Atalanta on Thursday to get past the last 16 of a European tournament for the first time since 1988.
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Liverpool vs Atalanta is scheduled to kick off at 8 p. m. BST on Thursday 11 April 2024.
The match will take place at Anfield.
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 from 19:00.
Live streaming: Subscribers can also watch the contest online through the Discovery app and website.
Live Blog: You can follow all the action on Standard Sport’s live blog of the day in shape.
The Reds are unlikely to recover their injured Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker in time for the first leg, all three having returned to training.
Ibrahima Konate will come into defence with Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott also set to start after being benched at Old Trafford.
Talented defender Giorgio Scalvini will be absent from Atalanta due to a muscle injury.
Former Everton striker Ademola Lookman could continue in the best position alongside Gianluca Scamacca.
The Italians head to Merseyside at a bad time, but much will depend on Liverpool getting back on track after a wasted last time.
Liverpool win 3-1.
The only previous competitive meetings between the organisations took place at the organisational level of the 2020 Champions League, with both organisations claiming an away win.
Liverpool win: 1
Atalanta wins: 1
Draws: 0
Liverpool: 3/10
Atalanta: 7/1
Draw: 9/2
Betfair odds (subject to change).
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