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title: "Liverpool fans show their love for Rhys Williams after superb Atalanta showing"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-fans-praise-rhys-williams-atalanta/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2020-11-04T12:00:04Z"
modified: "2020-11-04T12:00:04Z"
---

# Liverpool fans show their love for Rhys Williams after superb Atalanta showing

A number of Liverpool supporters have been sending messages of appreciation to [Rhys Williams](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/11/04/klopp-hails-exceptional-rhys-williams-liverpool-atalanta/), following an excellent performance against Atalanta.

The 19-year-old was handed his [maiden Champions League start](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rhys-williams/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/503679/saison/2020/wettbewerb/CL/verein/31) on Tuesday night, as the Reds made the trip to Italy for a potentially tough game.

Williams started alongside Joe Gomez, but on an evening when many expected him to be given a real test, he passed with flying colours.

Liverpool were magnificent throughout in their Group D clash, cruising to a 5-0 victory and even taking their foot off the gas in the final 30 minutes.

While others made the headlines, in particular [hat-trick hero Diogo Jota](https://www.skysports.com/football/atalanta-vs-liverpool/report/438982), Williams was a calming presence at the heart of the Reds’ defence, looking like a seasoned professional who had been doing the job for years.

He arguably looks a better prospect than Nathaniel Phillips – he is four years younger and looks superior on the ball – and if Joel Matip isn’t fit for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, using Williams could be the logical option.

These Liverpool supporters took to Twitter to respond to Williams’ [post-match tweet](https://twitter.com/rhyswilliams01/status/1323754523450576897?s=20), hailing his brilliance and no doubt making him feel on top of the world.

> What a fella! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
>
> — Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) [November 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/BenWebbLFC/status/1323755346347905024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Played very well, didn't put a foot wrong. All about making the right decisions and you made them impeccably.
>
> — Champions\* #19times (@Daredevil\_1892) [November 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/Daredevil_1892/status/1323756351143743491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Well done kid, did yourself proud 💪🏻
>
> — Rosco (@Macros0611) [November 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/Macros0611/status/1323761440331882497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/ScouserChrisLFC/status/1323755451058704389?s=20

> Monstrous performance
>
> — Elie Touma (@estouma) [November 4, 2020](https://twitter.com/estouma/status/1323887157103251462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fantastic game from you man. Keep up the good work👏👏
>
> — Thanospv (@thanospv) [November 3, 2020](https://twitter.com/thanospv/status/1323754715436515331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)