The qualification from Champions League Group D is now wide open after Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atalanta at Anfield on Wednesday night. 

Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens scored within four minutes in the second half against a much-changed Liverpool side that lacked the fluidity and cutting edge that we normally associate with the reigning Premier League champions.

Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to register a single shot on target, with the Reds boss admitting that it was a ‘deserved defeat’. With nine points from four games, Liverpool still remain top of the group and need one win from their final two games – at home to Ajax and away to Midtjylland – to qualify.

Klopp made a few changes from the last game, with Divock Origi and Mohamed Salah included in the starting line-up.

It was just the second start for Origi this season. The Belgian striker once again failed to make an impact and was taken off in the 61st minute, replaced by Roberto Firmino.

The 25-year-old earned a blast from Klopp on the touchlines for his sluggish performance – his lack of pace, movement, and touches were below par.

Liverpool fans have criticised Origi’s performance on Twitter, with many questioning Klopp’s decision to start with the Belgian ahead of Takumi Minamino. Here are some of the selected tweets:

• Very, very poor.

• Shocking individual performances.

• 0 shots on target sums it up.

• Should’ve started a stronger team.

• Origi just not good enough.

• Neco Williams needs a loan.

• We’ll still go through, I think.

• Can I get my 92 minutes back

Brighton (A), next.

— – (@AnfieldRd96) November 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/LFCNxsir/status/1331697625129766914s=20

Origi contributing to Liverpool’s attack pic.twitter.com/1NCZaZQmYe

— JAYROK (@jayrokonline) November 25, 2020

Should be Origi’s last game for Liverpool. He ran faster to come off then he did all game.

— – (@AnfieldRd96) November 25, 2020

Liverpool fans hate Minamino for not playing well with Divock Origi.

Origi is making Salah and Mane look like 2 sunday league footballers ffs.

— K (@LuffyLFC) November 25, 2020

Origi playing like it’s his testimonial

— Shanta Faze Grandma (@CocoJumbau) November 25, 2020

Origi plays like he’s never seen a football in his life.

— Ruben