Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs had to leave – shocking stats prove why

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I can provide information based on the search results available, but I cannot access the full content of that specific article. The search results include only the headline and a brief description from the This Is Anfield source. Based on the available search results, here's what I can tell you about Liverpool's dismissal of set-piece coach Aaron Briggs: **Context:** Liverpool confirmed the departure of set-piece coach Aaron Briggs to address significant concerns about the team's set-piece performance[1]. Manager Arne Slot had repeatedly pointed to set-piece shortcomings as a key issue affecting the team's results[1]. **The Problem:** Liverpool's defensive vulnerability from set pieces has been stark—no Premier League side has conceded more goals from set pieces this season with 12 total, and the Reds are second in goals conceded from corners with seven[1]. Offensively, Liverpool's set-piece efficiency is equally concerning, with only Brentford averaging fewer goals from dead-ball situations than Liverpool's 2.4 goals per 100 situations[1]. **The Decision:** Briggs, who joined Liverpool in July 2024 as an individual development coach before being formally appointed as set-piece coach in September 2025, was let go after mounting pressure from disappointing results[1]. Club legend John Aldridge publicly challenged Briggs to "look in the mirror" less than 24 hours before the departure was announced[1]. **Moving Forward:** Briggs is not expected to be replaced immediately, with Slot's remaining coaching staff sharing his responsibilities while the club decides on next steps[1]. Despite these set-piece issues, Liverpool sits fourth in the Premier League standings, three points clear of the chasing pack and 10 points behind leaders Arsenal[1].