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We hardly conceded from set-pieces last season, so we have to prove we have been unlucky with that, because that can happen but we definitely have to improve because I see teams who win Premier League games because of set-pieces. We lose them." 19:26Paul GorstSlot on setpiecesI think you gave your answer, we have shown we can defend setpieces but more and more it becomes a setpiece game and I know it is a part of football but I wathced Brentford v Man Utd and it was 20 mins long throws, goal kicks, this is the style you see more in the PL, there's a reason for me why it is done more in the PL than other leagues, you can attack more and touch the goalkeeper, which is a bit different in Europe.

We hardly conceded from setpieces last season, so we have to prove we have been unlucky with that, because that can happen but we definitely have to improve because I see teams who win PL games because of setpieces."19:19Paul GorstSlot asked about Van BronckhorstGio is one of my assistants, so he is part of the setup we discuss and the team we face, Palace, Everton, Atletico or Galatasaray. We conceded so many chances v Palace, so we can improve and those things I will show them tonight to the players."19:12Paul GorstSlot on ChiesaHe got a little niggle I think is the word in the last game against Palace ,he tried it but he couldn't end the session, so we decided not to take him because in a few days it is Chelsea.

We play at such a big club, they cannot have only one striker, so it is good he is here, I still have a lot of things to improve and learn. I played with two strikers before and one striker, so I can do a lot of things, so if we have to play together, I can."19:02Paul GorstEkitike is upHere's Hugo Ekitike...18:56Paul GorstSlot en routeSlot and Ekitike will be with us imminently.