Jamie Carragher has called on manager Jurgen Klopp to prioritise the Premier League over the Europa League following the Reds' 3-0 defeat to Atalanta.
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Liverpool's European hopes hanging by a threadCarragher wants Klopp to focus on conquering EnglandAdvised the manager to belt out a second string side in BergamoWHAT HAPPENED?
The loss at Anfield, thanks to a brace from former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca and a strike from Mario Pasalic, was a significant blow to Liverpool's European aspirations, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return leg in Italy. While the Merseysiders are not yet out of contention, Carragher believes that Klopp should focus on domestic success rather than pursuing glory in Europe.
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After the match, Carragher took to X and wrote: "Awful result & performance from Liverpool, the only consolation about getting beat so heavily is Jurgen should play a full second string in the second leg and go all in for the league!"
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Liverpool's ambitions for a treble, which includes the league, Europa League, and Carabao Cup, have taken a hit with the defeat to Atalanta. Klopp had been hoping to end his tenure at Liverpool with silverware in multiple competitions, but the latest defeat forced Carragher to suggest that focusing on the league is now paramount in the final weeks of the season.
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Liverpool find themselves embroiled in a tight title race in the Premier League, with Arsenal leading the table and Manchester City close behind. With just a point separating the top three teams, every match is crucial in the run-in to the end of the season.
The prospect of exiting Europe could provide Liverpool with some respite in their fixture list, allowing them to focus solely on league matches. Both Manchester City and Arsenal are still competing in the Champions League quarter-finals, and the additional workload could impact their performance in the title race. All three title contenders are in action with City, Liverpool and Arsenal playing hosts to Luton Town, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa, respectively.