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Virgil Van Dijk Says Liverpool's Set-Piece Problems Are a 'Killer'
Liverpool have conceded 12 set-piece goals in 18 games this season and scored only three, with captain Van Dijk urging players to improve through training and responsibility.
- On Saturday, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk warned the Premier League champions must improve defending set-pieces after conceding in a nervy 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
- The Premier League data show no team has conceded more from set-pieces while Liverpool have scored only three, leaving a minus nine differential, their worst this season.
- Van Dijk pinpointed the 'second phase' as the issue, saying at least 75 per cent of the time it's the second phase that is the killer, citing Santiago Bueno's rebound goal after an Alisson Becker save.
- Liverpool remain unbeaten in seven games and have climbed into the top four, but they are still 10 points behind leaders Arsenal and face a busy schedule including the New Year's Day fixture, FA Cup, and Champions League.
- Arne Slot said Liverpool manager acknowledged dead-ball frailties, noting recent wins show progress and stressed Liverpool players will keep working on analysis, repetition and training.
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Free Malaysia Today NewsLiverpool's set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk
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The Independent (US)Virgil Van Dijk identifies solution to Liverpool’s biggest weakness
The Reds have struggled at set-pieces throughout the campaign and Van Dijk has underlined how they can save their season by eradicating a worrying trend extended in the victory against Wolves
·London, United Kingdom
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Virgil van Dijk makes brutally honest admission over Liverpool issue - 'It hurts' - The Mirror
Liverpool skipper admits his side still have a problem with conceding goals from set-pieces after Wolves made it a nervous second half at thanks to a strike that came from a corner
·London, United Kingdom
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