Liverpool’s Set-Piece Mastermind Joins City: What James French Leaves Behind
Analyst turned architect of dead-ball dominance
There was a time when set pieces were an afterthought, lumped into training drills between five-a-sides and tactical walkthroughs. Not any more. Liverpool knew that. Manchester City now know it too. And at the heart of that modern obsession is...
Liverpool’s Set-Piece Coaching Search on Hold: What It Really Means
Liverpool's recent decision to delay the search for a dedicated set-piece coach has raised a few eyebrows. After all, their recruitment drive earlier this summer, advertised far and wide, seemed to align perfectly with the club’s ongoing commitment to innovation and tactical advancement. As David...
Liverpool FC's Strategic Move: Investing in a Specialist Set-piece Coach
Reds Gear Up for Tactical Edge
Liverpool's decision to appoint a specialist set-piece coach as part of incoming manager Arne Slot's backroom team signals a significant strategic shift. Traditionally, set-piece duties at Anfield fell to the assistant coaches under Jurgen Klopp’s regime, with Pep Lijnders and...