Former Liverpool Coach Open to Anfield Return

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have struggled to find consistency this season, and much of the attention has turned to set pieces. After four straight Premier League defeats, the Dutch coach made no attempt to hide his frustration, identifying dead-ball situations as a major reason behind the team’s dip in form.

Set Piece Struggles Impact Liverpool’s Form

Following Liverpool’s loss to Manchester United, Slot was blunt in his assessment: “I see teams in the Premier League that win games by set-pieces and we lose games by set-pieces.”

The statistics reinforce his point. Liverpool have already conceded five goals from set pieces in their first eight league fixtures, a stark contrast to last season’s early defensive record when they had yet to concede any at the same stage. Only West Ham and Nottingham Forest have fared worse in defending dead-ball scenarios this campaign, underlining how damaging these lapses have become.

Familiar Face Could Offer a Solution

With set pieces proving a weakness, the idea of bringing in outside expertise has resurfaced. Former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, who worked under Jürgen Klopp from 2018 to 2023, has hinted that he would be open to a return. Responding to a fan on social media who asked if he would consider coming back, Gronnemark replied on X, “Always ready to help mate.”

Gronnemark played a distinctive role during Liverpool’s most successful modern era. Appointed after Klopp read about his unconventional methods in Bild, the Dane helped revolutionise how Liverpool approached throw-ins. His involvement coincided with a remarkable period in which the club lifted seven major trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League.

Could Slot Reunite with Gronnemark?

Liverpool’s recent 3-2 defeat to Brentford included a goal conceded directly from a long throw-in, a situation that would not have gone unnoticed by Slot. Given Gronnemark’s track record and his clear willingness to return, it would make sense for Liverpool to consider restoring his specialist role as they look to rediscover defensive sharpness and control in set-piece situations.

For a team chasing stability and improvement, tapping into past expertise might be precisely the kind of marginal gain Liverpool need right now.