Liverpool Set Pieces Under Arne Slot: Why Aaron Briggs Paid the Price
Liverpool’s season has been defined by set pieces, and not in a good way. Arne Slot delivered the Premier League title in his debut campaign, but this title defence has been disappointing, with Liverpool currently sitting 4th. When points are slipping, dead ball...
Liverpool Set-Piece Shake-Up as Aaron Briggs Departs Anfield
Liverpool have moved to reshape their backroom structure after Aaron Briggs departed his role as the club’s dedicated set-piece coach, a decision that arrives against the backdrop of a season in which defensive dead-ball situations have become an uncomfortable weakness.
Briggs’ exit has been confirmed following internal discussions...
Slot flags set-piece concern despite Liverpool progress after Wolves win
Liverpool’s narrow victory over Wolves brought another three points and extended a strong run of results, yet post-match discussion again circled back to a familiar issue. Slot was candid in assessing his side’s ongoing difficulties from set pieces, framing the problem as both a structural...
Liverpool Set Piece Concerns Raise Serious Questions
Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Elland Road carried the emotional chaos of a late equaliser, only to be undone by a 96th minute corner that exposed familiar vulnerabilities. It was another reminder that despite Arne Slot’s attacking fluency and possession control, the side continue to be undermined by set-piece...
Set Piece Struggles Define Liverpool’s Faltering Title Defence
Liverpool’s turbulent title defence has taken another bruising turn after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, a result that underlined wider systemic problems in Arne Slot’s side. Now sitting 11th in the Premier League table and 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, the champions look a...
Liverpool's Defensive Woes: A Deep Dive into Arne Slot's Challenges
Arne Slot's first season at Liverpool, which saw the club lift the Premier League title, felt like a statement of intent. However, the defence has been far from the dominant force it once was, and the title defence has quickly spiralled into a disaster. After...
Set-Pieces Solved? Liverpool's Frankfurt Flip and the Pressure on Perfection
Football, fundamentally, is about finding an edge. Any marginal gain becomes critical in the relentless world of the Premier League, and for a team like Liverpool, chasing glory and maintaining supremacy, the spotlight often shines brightest on areas of historic weakness. Right now, that area...
Giovanni van Bronckhorst to Join Arne Slot’s Inner Circle at Liverpool
Liverpool’s meticulous rebuild under Arne Slot continues with another key appointment as Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to join the Premier League champions' backroom staff. As reported by Paul Joyce of The Times, the Dutchman will step in to replace John Heitinga, who recently...
Liverpool’s Set-Piece Masterclass: Slot Reveals the Man Behind the Goal
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City wasn’t just about grit, control, and clinical finishing—it was a lesson in precision from the training ground. Arne Slot’s side delivered a performance that reaffirmed their title credentials, and their opening goal was no accident.
A well-orchestrated set-piece routine saw...
Liverpool's Set-Piece Strategy Under Aaron Briggs: A Closer Look
Football is a game of fine margins, and as Liverpool continue to evolve under the guidance of their new head coach Arne Slot, every detail counts, especially when it comes to set-pieces. David Lynch, speaking on Anfield Index's 'Media Matters' podcast, sheds light on the crucial...
