Summary
Liverpool's soccer team has been struggling with set-pieces, which are parts of the game where the ball is put back in play after a stop, such as corners or free-kicks. Captain Virgil van Dijk and manager Arne Slot express concern over the team conceding too many goals this way, even as they see progress by winning recent matches. The team aims to improve this weakness through dedicated training sessions.
Key Facts
- Liverpool has conceded 12 goals from set-pieces this season, the same number as Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.
- During a recent match against Wolves, Liverpool conceded a goal from a corner but still won 2-1.
- Liverpool has scored only three goals from set-pieces in the league, leading to their worst record with a minus nine difference.
- Van Dijk believes the problem lies mostly in handling the second phase of set-pieces, not the initial contact.
- Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, acknowledges the issue and stresses the need for improvement in set-piece defense.
- Despite this set-piece struggle, Liverpool's recent league win moved them to fourth place in the standings.
- Liverpool is actively working on this issue during training to enhance their performance in set-piece situations.
