Topic: UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Season - page 178. (Read 58988 times)

Liverpool are playing with the ball, but that is not what they need in today’s game because after the halftime that we put hope on Liverpool to equalise and win the game, Atalanta have already scored their second goal, which makes it very hard for Liverpool to win again. Atalanta, although the game is still not over, but to be sincere. Liverpool's defence is very weak today because this is not what we expect to see in the game because he is not holding the ball in the midfield but winning the game. That is what I will say Liverpool find hard to understand today because they are playing the ball without taking high attacking chances, or, I might say, because the defence of Atalanta is so strong that Liverpool can’t break today’s 
 
But the truth is that Liverpool are weak in the game, and if they lose the game, it will not be encouraging to see the hope many have in them to win against Atalanta. 

I switched channels and I currently prefer to watch Milan vs Roma. Because I no longer want to see how Liverpool make mistakes after they have made so many attacks. Even though the match isn't over yet and there's still a lot of time left. I think being 2 goals behind is not an easy thing for Liverpool. So I've given up on my bet on them.

Now I prefer to see Milan vs Roma, where the match is no less exciting. Because I was always curious about Roma after De Rossi was there. I always have high hopes for Roma. Because in the last two seasons they have always not disappointed me in the European League even though last season they only reached the final and failed to become champions.

What happened to Liverpool. Now they are 2 goals behind. I think Liverpool players have lost their accuracy in making attacks and shooting the ball. This isn't like them usually. The score has changed to 0-2. And this reminds me of Arsenal who also failed in the Europa League last season. Last season I also favored Arsenal in the European League but they failed. And this time I favor Liverpool and I think with this result maybe they can also fail. But the match is only in the 67th minute and I hope Liverpool can equalize the score in this match. Because it would be a bad record for them if they failed when playing at Anfield stadium.

Liverpool does not have any chance of winning this match right now, as their chances is very slim. Scammaca have scored the second goal in an easy way, after a beautiful assist from Ketelaere. It was a wonderful finish. Liverpool have underestimated Atalanta include myself, because it is not the way I thought that Liverpool will play the game that they are playing.

Liverpool is now playing with frustration currently, and they need just one goal to put themselves back in the game. Liverpool is losing in Anfield 2-0.

Atalanta have taken a shock lead at the Anfield. I don't know if Liverpool didn't prioritize this but the Europa league is also something special just like you have pointed out. Liverpool don't need to lose this match. They are not certain of winning the premier league where they are in second place only separated by goal difference with Arsenal. They can still win the Europa league and make the season a successful one should they lose the premier league. But if they lose at home against Atalanta it will be very difficult for them to advance to the next stage. Klopp should know better, so he should know what to do to turn this game around. Losing 0:2 against Atalanta is not a good thing.

The match is not going as expected, I mean Liverpool is really having trouble winning the match and they have a high possibility of losing the first leg. So far Atalanta is playing well and they still maintain a 0-1 lead over Liverpool, but I see Liverpool are also not very good in defense, allowing Atalanta to double their lead.

The temporary score was still 0-1, but then Klopp made substitutions at the start of the second half where Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai and Andrew Robertson were introduced to increase the attack. I haven't seen Luis Diaz in this match, but Klopp should play him immediately if he is still having trouble scoring goals.

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Now, Liverpool vs Atalanta 0-2. Gianluca Scamacca scored another goal, he managed to put his team ahead 0-2 over Liverpool.

West Ham itself seems to only be relying on opportunities to counterattack in this match. Because being able to completely get out of Leverkusen's dominance will still be quite difficult. Even Leverkusen continued to try to break down West Ham's defense quite intensively. In contrast to Liverpool, even though they had more ball possession, their attack pattern in the first half could still be said to have not been optimal. They play cautiously and then let their guard down. Atalanta managed to take advantage of this moment and scored 1 goal. West Ham might also be aiming for a draw at home to Leverkusen. but it will be difficult if West Ham don't immediately try to get out of the pressure. I think goals will be scored again in the second half.

Everything is all right but I don't understand what going on the defence of Liverpool today they are making tiny mistakes but incase of that mistake they have to make big charge for that. Break time end and match run on the field again even Liverpool eaten a goal but they are ahead on making ball position in the match. And their attacking are also not going to the line today they made four off shots target on the others hand Atalanta made 3 shots on target with one success.
Anyway even then Atalanta have made first goal but I think Liverpool have chance to win still. Already they made from changes on the field lets see can make some score.

Whenever it is about the European competition, in whatever category be it Champions League, Europa League or Conference league, it is important to which ever club that is involved. This is because apart from the clubs personal glory, they are also representing their countries in the European competitions. Liverpool is already qualified for next year Champions League, so there is no pressure from that side. The only pressure they have is the current Europa League they are battling and the English Premier League. As you and many others including myself must have thought earlier, we have seen that it is not easy for Liverpool to win against Atlanta especially now that Atlanta has gotten one goal ahead of Liverpool. As I will always say, do not underrate any team in this round of Europe competitions.

There are more entertaining actions when it comes to Europa League, we watch the most fierce performance portrayed by these teams. There are presence of elite teams and they're fighting for accumulated points. The Europa League have always been the top priority for these teams that didn't make it to the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool are losing but not to panic because there's more fights in the second half.

This is quite surprising, it turns out that Roma can take advantage of their opportunities very well. The formation that de Rossi chose in the first half really worked quite effectively. because, even though they may be left behind in ball possession, they can actually take advantage of their momentum chance very well so they can score 1 goal. This 4-3-3 formation has been quite successful and effective so far. Since being coached by de Rossi, Roma's performance has improved and the players' mentality has become more calm and ready for every game. This is quite good for the development of Rome. However, it is impossible for Rossi to be careless just because he was only able to score 1 goal. because in any case, Milan will definitely use an even more strategic strategy to turn things around in the second half. So Roma really need to be alert in the second half.

On the other hand, Atalanta is also leading from Liverpool. The score is currently  0 - 1. This is also quite surprising.  Well, this match is still in a half-time. So, they still have more times to prepare the match much better.

Half time:

• AC Milan (0) vs AS Roma (1)
• Bayer Leverkusen (0) vs West Ham United (0)
• Benfica (1) vs Marseille (0)
• Liverpool (0) vs Atalanta (1)

Four matches filled with hope that the bet can survive. Yeah. The 1st betting option is not the best to do. For those who have already done so, the odds have changed and can be placed again.

Rome surprised me. De Rossi did a great job.
Not the Liverpool match, but I am waiting for the final result of the Leverkusen vs West Ham United match.
If West Ham manages to hold Leverkusen to a draw, it will be easy for West Ham to break Xabi Alonso's record.

This is half time and already few teams are showing the signs on victory like Benfica take the first lead scored by Rafa Silva and assists by C. Tengstedt in 16 minutes follow by AS Roma with one goal then Atalanta and finally Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham because they are still playing draw, Bayer Leverkusen have taken over ball possession and almost everything, they are trying to maintain their unbeaten record which West Ham are defending so hard to end it but still i believe them they can bounce back, Liverpool are also facing defeat already and they are also among the two teams that people are expecting to lift the trophy.

The first leg of the quarter-finals this time seems to have some quite surprising results. For example, Atalanta managed to score a goal first against Liverpool. And recently quite a lot of teams have used a counter-attack strategy. And sometimes that is quite effective against teams that are considered stronger than them.

The provisional scores for all first leg quarter-final first leg matches are as follows:
1. Liverpool vs Atalanta 0-1
2. Benfica vs Marseille 1-0
3. Milan vs Roma 0-1
4. Leverkusen vs West Ham 0-0

And soon the second half will begin. Changes in the flow of the game usually occur in the second half. Where the team that is already behind will usually be more aggressive in attacking.

Liverpool have conceeded first in this match. Sammaca was able to finish the ball with a cool finish after a beautiful football work, and he received the assist from Zappacosta, as he finds the back of the net on the 38th minutes. I don't know why Liverpool is finding it difficult to create a good chance in which they can use to find the back of the net. Atalanta seems tough more than I expected for Liverpool. We are a minutes close to half time, and what can Liverpool do. Will they accept Atalanta to take the lead on the first half. Atalanta just missed a good one on one, which was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper.
Liverpool 0-1 Atalanta.

But the Europa League is just as important if Liverpool are able to win because it is certain for next season Liverpool will be in the top competition place in the Premier League.

Liverpool should win comfortably so that they can more easily refocus on the Premier League which is still tight, the current thinking is still to win with Atalanta, in their own scenario maybe this will be easier for Liverpool we see the matches that have been running.

Currently still goalless.

Roma takes the lead on the 16th minutes as Macini broke the deadlock with a brilliant header to the back of the net after he received a cross from a corner kick. This is the second goal scored by Macini in the league. It was quite a shock to see that Roma scored first in Milan's home. De Rossi is doing a great job on his players.

Milan have started pressuring Roma to equalize the goal but there have been no chance for them, as Roma seals up their defense. I know that Milan will be able to e2the goal before the first half will be over.

Milan 0-1 Roma

I think the Europa League is also just as important to Klopp than just the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp wants to win all the titles currently available as he wants to leave on a high in his final season with Liverpool. It is indeed a bit unpleasant for Liverpool to be in the Europa League this season, but that is the consequence they have to accept because they failed to qualify for the Champions League even though they have a better record in the Champions League than many other teams.

Expecting a comfortable win for Liverpool in this match is very possible, but Atalanta is basically not an easy team. Atalanta is playing well in Serie A even though they are actually struggling to get ranked in the European zone, so Atalanta is not a weak team that should be underestimated. I also think Liverpool can win this match, but of course it won't be easy.

Victory above two goals may be said to be comfortable only AC Milan only needs to maintain that aggregate goal in the second leg, but if AC Milan can excel more at home as I said above then it is even better.
Because what we know is that Roma now is not the old one where when De Rossi has made changes quite well until now, this needs to be aware that it can even turn things around by Roma.

Leverkusen vs West Ham
everyone without any doubt will definitely bet on Leverkusen victory which is clearly visible in terms of their very high level of consistency. Leverkusen is much better than West Ham and Leverkusen consistency is not only in the Bundesliga but in the European league, it is able to provide performances that always impress the audience.
even though the odds are small, for me it's more comfortable without too much risk.
but in terms of score I want to guess if the score will end 3-1.

Liverpool vs Atalanta
just like Leverkusen I will choose to bet 1x2 for Liverpool to win and we will all see Klopp strategy which is not as usual.
as we can all see now from the formation data that has been published, Klopp will keep his mainstay players and we will all see a very strong attack in the second half after Salah enters the field.
Atalanta cannot be underestimated but in my opinion Liverpool will not be easy to beat at home and even to hold a draw I am sure Atalanta will not be able to.

Milan vs Roma
It is not easy to predict this match because both teams are in a very stable condition at the moment in terms of performance and squad depth, Milan and Roma both have very superior quality at the moment.
the reason I bet on BTTS is because I am sure that at least these two teams will definitely end with some score and if it is just a prediction it looks like it will end in a draw.
this is De Rossi first time managing Roma against a strong team in Serie A, whereas this is a more prestigious competition and from here De Rossi will definitely be under a bit of pressure in terms of rotating players.