Liverpool moved into the Champions League top eight with a dominant 3-0 victory at Marseille. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and an own goal sealed the win, leaving Arne Slot's side on the brink of automatic qualification for the round of 16.
Slot praised his team's performance, saying: "It's a tricky place to go because of their fans, their players, their manager. I thought we were good." He added that the side had been "unlucky" in previous matches but deserved the result this time. "When the game is open, players can show their quality," he said, noting Liverpool had struggled against low blocks but played well against sides that pressed.
Liverpool were comfortable throughout, with Gakpo's goal coming from a sweeping move involving Szoboszlai and Gravenberch. Alisson was forced into a late save from Aubameyang, but the home side rarely threatened. De Zerbi's tactics were questioned as his side faded in the second half.
The result lifts Liverpool into the top eight with one match remaining. They host Qarabag next Wednesday, while Marseille face a difficult trip to Club Brugge. Marseille are not yet assured of a place in the playoff round and will need a result in Belgium.
Liverpool were without Konaté, but Joe Gomez, deputising for the absent defender, was excellent and started the move for the third goal. With Qarabag at home in their final group game, Slot's side will be confident of sealing a top-eight finish before a demanding trip to Bournemouth.
