Atalantavs.Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's meek men were torn to shreds in their opening battle at Anfield last week, where Gianluca Scamacca's brace and a Mario Pasalic strike propelled La Dea to an emphatic 3-0 victory.

The Reds' misery was prolonged with yet another home defeat at the weekend, as a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace leaves Thursday's visitors two points behind new Premier League leaders Manchester City in the table.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Atalanta, who return to Serie A action at home to Hellas Verona on Monday night.

Conor Bradley

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Foot

Possible return date: April 18 (vs. Atalanta)

Conor Bradley's afternoon against Crystal Palace came to a premature end due to a foot injury, which he sustained while overstretching. The Reds are still waiting to learn the extent of the damage, but Klopp conceded that the young right-back was in a lot of pain, so it would come as a surprise to see him make the cut this week.

Thiago Alcantara

Status: Out

Type of injury: Muscle

Possible return date: Unknown

Thiago Alcantara waited 10 months to make his return from a hip injury, only to suffer a severe muscular problem on his comeback appearance against Arsenal in February, which could spell the end of both his season and his Liverpool career.

Ben Doak

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Ben Doak is yet to feature in 2024 due to the severe knee injury he picked up while representing the Under-21s in December, and he will be recovering from surgery for at least another several weeks.

Joel Matip

Status: Out

Type of injury: Knee

Possible return date: Unknown

Likewise, Joel Matip damaged his ACL in December and will not play again before the season concludes, meaning that the soon-to-be free agent may have also been seen in Liverpool colours for the final time.

LIVERPOOL'S SUSPENSION LIST

Liverpool have no players suspended for the second leg.