Liverpool have crashed out of the Europa League after failing to overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat against Atalanta. Progressing into the competition’s semi-finals had always looked like a tall order for the Reds. They simply left themselves with too much to do. Having been beaten so convincingly at Anfield last week, a huge effort was needed from Liverpool. In dire form in front of goal, it never felt likely to happen. Nevertheless, the Reds started well. An early penalty from Mohamed Salah had made it seem like something special might be possible after all. But that was as good as it got for L…
