Arne Slot led the praise after Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League win away to Marseille, using his post-match press conference to single out Mohamed Salah and Joe Gomez for special mention.
Marseille have taken another stride in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 victory over Monaco, propelled by Mason Greenwood's stunning finish and punctuated by coach Roberto De Zerbi's high praise for the English striker's long-term potential.
Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear he plans to stay at Marseille and aims to turn the club into a contender for major trophies as they push through a crucial phase of the 2025 season.
Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle United to respond with purpose after their narrow Champions League setback in Marseille, insisting the squad are "still learning" but fully focused on reigniting their Premier League form at Everton on Saturday.
Manchester City's impressive home record in the UEFA Champions League came to an end on Tuesday, while Newcastle failed to defend their early lead in Marseille.
Two penalties from Kylian Mbappe helped ten-man Real Madrid to overcome Marseille 2-1 in the opening Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.