Man United star Rasmus Hojlund reacts to Liverpool’s crushing defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League… as striker posts celebratory picture after his former side’s victory at Anfield

Rasmus Hojlund was delighted after Liverpool‘s Europa League hammering by Serie A side Atalanta on Thursday evening.

The Manchester United star moved to Old Trafford from the Italian side in a £70m transfer last summer and evidently still follows his side’s progress.

Atalanta stunned Anfield as former West Ham striker Gianluca Scammaca scored twice in the 3-0 win that left Jurgen Klopp outraged and Liverpool’s European ambitions in tatters.

Hojlund took to social media as he revelled in his former club’s success that was surely made sweeter given Man United’s fierce rivalry with Liverpool.

United and Hojlund have similarly celebrated recent impressive results against Liverpool, with the Dane starting their sensational FA Cup comeback victory and follow-up 2-2 Premier League draw.

Atalanta stunned Anfield on Thursday evening by inflicting a 3-0 defeat on the Reds

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk struggled as the Reds came undone at Anfield

Posting an immediate reaction after Atalanta’s victory, Hojlund posted a picture of the scoreline on his social media alongside the caption: ‘Mola Mia’ next to the image of a lion emoji.

The comment is a local saying to the Bergamo region of Italy where Atalanta are based and Hojlund previously spent just under a year living in before moving to Manchester.

It translates in most languages to ‘never give up’ and is a message of inspiration across Bergamo in the northern part of Italy,

Posting an immediate reaction after Atalanta’s victory, Hojlund posted a picture of the scoreline on his social media alongside the caption: ‘Mola Mia’

Hojlund previously spent just under a year at Atalanta before joining Manchester United

Hojlund only spent a short time playing for the Italian top-flight side, scoring 10 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions and it was his impressive performances there that earned him a move to Old Trafford.

Liverpool fans were miserable as Atalanta dominated the Europa League encounter that saw the hosts fail to reply to either of their three strikes.

The result dealt Klopp’s aim of a fairytale ending at Liverpool before he leaves the club in the summer a huge blow after the Reds also slipped from top spot in the Premier League recently.

Liverpool must now attempt to turn the deficit around when they travel to the Gewiss Stadium for the return leg next week.