Klopp on facing Atalanta: “Playing against us is like going to dentists too”

Klopp On Facing Atalanta. Playing Against Us Is Like Going To Dentists Too

Klopp discusses Liverpool’s eagerness to compete in the UEFA Europa League, recognizing the challenges of facing Italian teams like Atalanta with their tactical discipline and dangerous playing style under Gasperini.

He compares playing against his team to going to the dentist, highlighting the difficulties for opponents. Despite some key position changes, Klopp notes Atalanta’s consistent playing style and stresses the need for Liverpool to perform at their best. The manager expresses optimism and excitement for the upcoming match, acknowledging the team’s hard work and looking forward to the game’s atmosphere.

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool

Manager: Jürgen Klopp
Rank 3rd
Win 22
Draw 9
Loss 4
Goals 77-36
Diff 41
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 17-7
Diff 10

Liverpool is currently 1st in the Europa League with 12 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 6 times and lost twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 6-1 against Sparta Praha.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 7.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Europa League against Atalanta on Thursday 11th of April in Liverpool. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.​

Atalanta performance and stats

Atalanta

Manager: Gian Gasperini
Rank 6th
Win 17
Draw 6
Loss 10
Goals 61-37
Diff 24
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 12-4
Diff 8

Atalanta is currently 1st in the Europa League with 14 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 5 times and drawn 3 times. In its last match, Atalanta won 2-1 against Sporting CP.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 4.​

Atalanta will play the next match in Europa League against Liverpool on Thursday 11th of April in Liverpool. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.​