Liverpool now has 'worst in Europe' record with Arne Slot under pressure to find solution
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Liverpool's record from set-pieces this season has come under a lot of scrutiny, and Arne Slot won't be too happy to hear just how badly his side ranks among Europe's top teamsArne Slot is struggling to find a solution to Liverpool's set-piece problems(Image: Getty Images)It’s official. In fact, as Sky Sports points out, no team in Europe’s big five leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1) has conceded more set-piece goals than Liverpool’s 12 this season.Only West Ham (10) has conceded more times from corners than the Reds’ seven so far, although the rate at which they concede from them is actually worse.
Liverpool has faced 85 corners this season, compared to the Hammers facing 114.It is a problem that has frustrated Slot throughout the season, and the Liverpool boss is coming under increasing pressure to find a solution - especially given how his side’s title defense already looks to have fallen by the wayside.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Aaron Briggs, who joined Slot’s backroom staff upon his arrival at Anfield in 2024, was appointed as the Reds’ set-piece coach in September, having previously held the position of first-team individual development coach.But the appointment hasn’t worked out so far, with Liverpool’s record at set-pieces clearly getting worse, leading captain Virgil van Dijk to speak out on the issues."There have been plenty of games when we have defended [set-pieces] very well," Van Dijk said after the win over Wolves.
"But the fact is, we've conceded too many set-piece goals and we don't score enough.Virgil van Dijk has bemoaned Liverpool's record from set-pieces(Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)"It's about repetition, training, analysing... it's something we have to improve. If that's in your head then it's an issue.