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'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...
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...
Manchester City’s Backroom Raid Highlights Growing Liverpool Influence
Manchester City’s quiet revolution behind the scenes continues with the appointment of James French, Liverpool’s long-serving opposition analyst, in a role focused on set-piece coaching and analysis. French, who joined Liverpool back in 2012 during Brendan Rodgers’ tenure, has been a cornerstone of the club’s analytical department...
Liverpool's Search for Set-Piece Improvement: A Strategic Move?
Liverpool's football strategy, under the guidance of manager Arne Slot, is continuously evolving, and a recent revelation about their potential search for a set-piece coach has stirred up quite the discussion. The insightful comments from David Lynch, following his conversation with Dave Davis for Anfield Index, shed...
Liverpool’s Set-Piece Mastery: How Aaron Briggs Shaped a Victory Over AC Milan
Liverpool's commanding 3-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro wasn’t just a product of individual brilliance but a showcase of well-drilled set-piece routines. Aaron Briggs, the man behind the scenes responsible for this transformation, has quickly become a vital figure in...
New Job Openings Highlight LFC's Revamp Strategy
Liverpool Football Club’s summer staff overhaul shows no signs of slowing down. In the wake of Jurgen Klopp’s departure, the club is actively advertising for key roles to complement Arne Slot’s backroom team and support the first team’s evolving needs.
Seeking a Specialist Set-Piece Coach
A notable addition to Liverpool’s...
Analysing Liverpool's Strategic Move: The Appointment of a Set-Piece Coach
Football tactics have always evolved, but the focus on set-pieces has increased significantly in recent years. Liverpool's recent decision to appoint a set-piece coach underscores this trend, and David Lynch from the Anfield Index's 'Media Matters' podcast provides valuable insights into why this could be...
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...
