Atalanta legend Glenn Stromberg hopes that Liverpool do not play their match of the year when they take on the Serie A side in the Europa League tonight.
The Italians will head into the game at the Gewiss Stadium with confidence having thrashed the Reds 3-0 at Anfield last week.
However, given the gigantic stature of the Merseyside club, Stromberg is not taking things for granted.
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He hopes that Liverpool do not have their match of the year and Atalanta play the same way they did at Anfield, not resorting to a defensive mindset.
It will also be important that there are no individual mistakes on the part of the hosts to help Jurgen Klopp’s team capitalise, the 64-year-old insists.
“Liverpool I hope will not play the match of the year”, Stromberg told Italian outlet Tutto Mercato.
“They have a very high standard, I have seen them turn so many games around, so we will still need a great Atalanta.
“But I think they will play in the same way, not closing in defence.
“And then not giving anything away, with few individual mistakes.”
The 3-0 loss at Anfield in the first leg shocked Liverpool and the Reds are staring at the prospect of an exit from the Europa League unless they can produce a remarkable comeback tonight.