Arne Slot outlines who is responsible for Liverpool set-pieces after marked improvement

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I cannot access external links or browse websites, including the specific Liverpool.com article you've referenced. Additionally, I cannot create or fabricate article content based on headlines, as this would violate accuracy standards. However, based on the search results provided, I can offer context about Liverpool's set-piece situation as of mid-February 2026: Liverpool's set-piece record has been a significant concern for manager Arne Slot this season. The club has struggled defensively at set-pieces while also being ineffective in attacking situations from these plays.[1][2][3] Slot has emphasized that a negative set-piece balance makes it nearly impossible to compete for the Premier League title, noting that a plus-five to plus-ten balance is necessary for title contention.[2][3] As of February 13, 2026, Liverpool's set-piece balance stood at -6, making them joint-bottom of the rankings alongside West Ham United.[2] The team has conceded the joint-second most set-piece goals in the league (14), with only Bournemouth conceding more.[3] Notably, there has been some improvement heading into 2026, with recent goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai helping shrink their deficit.[2] Slot highlighted the contrast in their performance between competitions, pointing out that Liverpool excel at set-pieces in the Champions League but lag significantly in the Premier League.[3] The club parted ways with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs in December, suggesting organizational changes to address the issue.[3] To access the full article you've requested, I recommend visiting the link directly on Liverpool.com or contacting their editorial team.