Rival fans have taken to social media to mock Liverpool after the Reds’ shock loss to Atalanta on Thursday night.
Liverpool gave arguably one of their worst performances under Jurgen Klopp as they fell to a 3-0 to the Italian side at Anfield, in the first-leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.
It was a result few saw coming. Supporters had pretty much booked in an exciting final between Klopp’s side and Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin next month, though that now looks a mere fantasy.
The defeat came just four days after their draw with rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon, which has threatened to de-rail their league title charge.
Following the loss to Atalanta, rival fans – Red Devils in particular – took to social media to poke fun at Klopp’s side, with a plethora of memes emerging online.
Rival fans have mocked Liverpool with a series of memes following their shock loss to Atalanta
Manchester United fans seemed delighted by the result, with supporters mocking Jurgen Klopp
One United fan claimed Kobbie Mainoo helped trigger a disastrous week for the Merseyside outfit
‘The boy behind Liverpool’s downfall, show my starboy some respect,’ one fan posted on X, formerly Twitter, accompanied by two photos of teenage sensation Kobbie Mainoo – after his goal against the Reds last week.
‘Manchester United have broken Liverpool. You love to see it,’ added another.
A third United fan posted: ‘Klopp leaves Liverpool without beating Ten Hag even once,’ accompanied by a series of laughing emojis and Klopp’s face edited onto a baby being held by Ten Hag.
More supporters pointed to the run-in being Klopp’s last as manager after eight years in charge, and it seemingly not going completely to plan.
Having won the Carabao Cup with an injury-hit side in sensational fashion earlier this year, there were hopes of winning the quadruple for Liverpool with the FA Cup, Europa League and Premier League still to play for.
A frustrating FA Cup exit to United followed, however, before drawing with the Red Devils in the league then losing to Atalanta in Europe.
‘Hope Klopp farewell tour is not just with the carabao cup for Liverpool Football Club before saying goodbye,’ one fan posted on X, accompanied by a video of a Klopp lookalike struggling on the floor in frustration.
Another wrote: ‘Good morning Liverpool fans. How’s Klopp’s Quadruple season coming along? This is where you’ll run out of tears. Don’t say we didn’t warn you,’ shared with Liverpool’s tricky upcoming schedule.
A third, targeting captain Virgil van Dijk, wrote: ‘Van Dijk trying to stop that cross for 2nd goal with his aura,’ accompanied by a video of WWE’s The Rock.
Captain Virgil van Dijk was also targeted after his side conceded three goals in the home leg
Some fans pointed to the current run-in being the final of Jurgen Klopp’s time with Liverpool
Klopp was left frustrated and his side now face a mammoth task to turn the tie around
The Reds face a hefty task to turn around the tie next week in Italy but will back themselves to do so having secured some memorable comebacks in Europe during Klopp’s reign.
In the Premier League, they are second in the table, behind Arsenal on goal difference with seven games left to play.
This weekend they will take on Crystal Palace at Anfield, hoping to regain top spot with reigning champions Manchester City now favourites to lift the title.
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