The article from Empire of the Kop analyzes Liverpool's defending performance from set-pieces during the 2024/25 season, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses in this critical aspect of their game.

Liverpool have shown improvement in general defensive solidity following tactical adjustments made by manager Julian Ward and the coaching team after Jürgen Klopp’s departure. A key change involved switching from a 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1 formation, adding protection through a double-pivot midfield pairing of Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. This duo excelled at intercepting passes and breaking up opposition attacks before they could develop into dangerous set-piece situations. Gravenberch led all Premier League midfielders for interceptions (57), while Mac Allister ranked among the top for tackles won (95), contributing significantly to Liverpool's defensive robustness[1].

However, Liverpool’s record specifically on set-piece defending still shows room for improvement. According to Premier League defensive set-piece metrics, they conceded five goals from all types of free-kicks (direct and indirect) during the season, which places them among the teams with the highest goals conceded from these situations alongside Southampton and Aston Villa[2]. Throw-ins, corners, and free-kicks each bring unique challenges; Liverpool’s stats suggest they occasionally struggle with organization and aerial dominance during such moments, despite leading the league in set-piece expected goals for offensively[4].

The article underscores the importance of leadership and defensive organization at the back. While Virgil van Dijk continues to be a pivotal figure in Liverpool’s defense with his leadership and aerial presence, replacing such key defenders remains a concern for the future[3]. The combination of tactical discipline in midfield and strong individual defensive performances forms the cornerstone of what Liverpool hope will be a more solid set-piece defending record moving forward.

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In summary, Liverpool have made tactical strides to reduce vulnerabilities on set-pieces through midfield protection and defensive leadership, yet statistics indicate that there is still a relative susceptibility to conceding goals from these scenarios. Improvements in defensive coordination and personnel will be crucial to enhancing their set-piece defending efficiency in upcoming seasons.