Liverpool’s quest to win the difficulty continues on Thursday after they tackle Atalanta within the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.

The Reds are the heavy favorites on this tie and are anticipated to placed on a robust displaying at residence. Jurgen Klopp will be capable of name on a handful of attackers to assist them accomplish their duties in opposition to the Italian facet, who sit sixth in Serie A and are eyeing their first semifinal berth in European competitors.

This is what it’s essential know earlier than tuning in.

Find out how to watch and odds

• Date: Thursday, April 11 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Anfield — Liverpool, England
• Stay stream: Paramount+
• Odds: Liverpool -360; Draw +470; Atalanta +750

Storylines

Liverpool return to the pitch a number of days after a disappointing 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester United, a consequence that hurts their probabilities of successful the Premier League title. They undoubtedly are usually not out of the operating there, however they could arrive at their Europa League conflict with a renewed want to raise this trophy since they continue to be the favorites on this competitors.

The Reds are nonetheless in robust type and have only one loss of their final 25 matches, so one other win on Thursday is the expectation. Mohamed Salah has 4 targets within the crew’s final 5 matches and might be referred to as upon to proceed that scorching streak, whereas Darwin Nunez has three in that stretch and Luis Diaz has two. Klopp has been in a position to depend on a number of goalscorers throughout this season, although, so Liverpool’s attacking depth might be on show in opposition to Atalanta.

Prediction

That is Liverpool’s sport — and tie — to lose, and there is little purpose to counsel they’ll. The Reds are susceptible to conceding most of the time however normally discover a approach to outscore the opposition handily, so anticipate them to do exactly that on Thursday. Decide: Liverpool 4, Atalanta 1