Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah worrying and two others really poor vs Atalanta

Liverpool fell short in their attempt to make an unlikely Europa League comeback when they were eliminated by Atalanta.

An early Mohamed Salah penalty wasn't enough as the Reds were beaten 3-1 on aggregate to depart the competition at the quarter-final stage.

And here's how the ECHO rated Jurgen Klopp's players in their final European match under the German.

AS IT HAPPENED: Atalanta vs Liverpool score updates and analysis

Alisson Becker 7

Cleaned up a couple of pieces of scrappy defending from Liverpool first half and saved solidly from Ederson and Koopmeiners after interval.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Making his first start in more than two months, won the early penalty and passing caused real problems for Atalanta defence. Got away with one dozy bit of defending, however, and understandably tired a bit later on. Subbed.

Ibrahima Konate 6

Very shaky when in possession during opening stages but defended competently if not always convincingly.

Virgil van Dijk 6

Sustained a hand injury early on and didn’t quite look comfortable for the remainder of the half. Better after the break as Liverpool left themselves regularly open as they chased goals.

Andy Robertson 6

Raided forward regularly down the left before the break and was even furthest man forward on occasion. Second half a more frustrating affair. Subbed.

Alexis Mac Allister 7

Given a lot to do back as the number six but nicked the ball regularly off raiding Atalanta players. Used possession well whenever he could.

Dominik Szoboszlai 5

Fired one shot at Musso first half but otherwise frustrated with some slack distribution in promising areas. Pretty anonymous after the interval. Subbed.

Curtis Jones 6

Another to infuriate before interval when his care in possession was too often stymied by losing the ball needlessly. More careful on the ball after break and better movement.

Mohamed Salah 5

Tucked away the early penalty confidently but guilty of bad miss before half-time and made too many wrong choices. Worrying downturn in form continues. Subbed.

Cody Gakpo 7

Dropped deep regularly and caused Atalanta real issues with his strength and willingness to run with the ball and quick flicks. Moved to left wing for final half-hour.

Luis Diaz 6

Some moments of promise and a lot of hard work but unable to make huge impact. Booked and subbed.

Diogo Jota (for Diaz 66) 5

Scored hat-trick on last visit here but well off the pace this time.

Darwin Nunez (for Salah 66) 6

A couple of forward sprints didn’t amount to much.

Harvey Elliott (for Szoboszlai 66) 6

Big ask to turn this one around but put in a shift.

Joe Gomez (for Alexander-Arnold 72) 6

A few nice touches but this wasn’t his stage.

Jayden Danns (for Robertson 79) 6

European debut for the teenage forward.