They suffered a devastating 3-0 defeat at Anfield as Gianluca Scamacca scored twice in the first half.
The first goal came just before halftime when Scamacca, a former West Ham United player, struck from within the penalty area and the ball went past Caoimhin Kelleher.
After going unchallenged in the penalty area, the Italian attacker finished well to score his second goal of the match.
The Reds failed to get any traction after Darwin Nunez squandered a great first-half opportunity.
Despite breaking the deadlock with a goal-scoring opportunity, Nunez’s decision-making in front of goal was subpar.
After the crowd began to express their displeasure with his performance in the first half, he was eventually substituted in the second.
It appears that Liverpool have decided to no longer use the Uruguayan’s services after their supporters heavily insulted him on social media.
But next Thursday comes the second leg, and Liverpool will play to win after falling behind in the first.
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