5 points of the day Atalanta vs Liverpool 0-5

Outcome: Atalanta 0-5 Liverpool

Goal scorer
Liverpool: Jota (16 ‘, 33’, 54 ‘), Salah (47’), Mane (49 ‘)

In Atalanta’s match in the group stage of the Champions League, Liverpool was resolved much easier than expected. Rookie Diogo Jota continues to show great form with a hat-trick starting in place of Roberto Firmino. Here are the 5 highlights after 90 minutes on Gewiss.

1. Jota continues to shine

The second half of last season saw Firmino’s decline. But he, Salah, and Mane are still a reliable trio and are in the middle of their careers. However, Jurgen Klopp understands that it is not superfluous to have other quality goals.

The appearance of Diogo Jota is also for that reason regardless of whether Liverpool has to spend 45 million euros. On the one hand, the Portuguese player is seen as the future of The Kop. On the other hand, he rose, competing with the trio Firmino, Salah and Mane.

Few people expected Jota to adapt so quickly. In Liverpool’s first 10 games, the 23-year-old forward scored 7 goals, the last being a hat-trick against Atalanta. Of which, only 5 are the main stones.

Right now, Klopp has a nice headache. It would be very brave if the German manager qualified Firmino against Man City on Sunday. But Jota really made Klopp think about giving him the lead kick instead of the veteran Brazilian.

2. Salah and Mane are still important

Jota’s performance and a few other reasons have meant that Salah and Mane are not highly praised early in the 2020-21 season. But it must be seen that they still contribute effectively to Liverpool’s attack.

Before Atalanta, both Salah and Mane scored, raising the number of goals this season to 9 and 5. Opponents always give extra care to Liverpool’s star duo.

But every time you give them space, the cost to your opponent will be very high.

3. Liverpool “preschool” prospects

Salah and Mane’s high form is no longer a surprise while Jota is a bit of a surprise because this rookie has already played well in previous games. One of Klopp’s greatest satisfactions in Atalanta’s “5-star” win is probably the performance of Rhys Williams and Curtis Jones.

Williams started against Atalanta when Nat Phillips did not qualify for the Champions League. 90 minutes at Gewiss Stadium saw the 19-year-old midfielder play firmly, creating more thought and peace of mind for Klopp when prop duo Van Dijk and Matip were nursing, similar to Fabinho’s trick.

Another young star, Jones, also played for 90 minutes. Thus, the 29-year-old midfielder has played Liverpool’s 8 in all competitions since the start of the season with 5 as his main kick. Before Atalanta, Jones had an assist for Salah to score the third goal.

Liverpool Academy products show that Klopp values ​​them without prejudice or reluctance.

4. Liverpool is easier to breathe

Liverpool have won all three matches in the Champions League group stage, scoring 8 goals and conceding no time. In particular, the fact that they won all 3 points on the field, the direct competitors to continue competing, Ajax and Atalanta, is very important.

Help Liverpool consider setting foot in the knockout round of the Champions League. Plus, it also makes Klopp more comfortable touring in the remaining 3 group stage matches.

Keep in mind that Liverpool desperately need you in a strange season. While the schedule is dense, The Kop fell into an injury crisis and the Premier League failed to enforce the rule to replace 5 people.

5. Atalanta has no inspiration

Atalanta generated many surprises last season before finishing in the top 4 of Serie A and entering the quarterfinals of the Champions League. But against Liverpool, they did not show all their quintessence.

It’s not uncommon for Atalanta to concede a lot, but they don’t hit Liverpool once and they’re inspired; the highlight is not much. The lack of a cheering audience can have an impact.

But it is only part. The other part comes from the limited depth of the Atalanta team. Compared to the 2-1 win over Crotone at the weekend, coach Gasperini made only one change. The limited strength did not allow Atalanta to maintain her power for long.

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