After 12 games, Liverpool currently have an eight-point lead over Premier League champions Man City at the top of the table and a win over Pep Guardiola's team next weekend would put the Reds in a strong position for the title. This impressive start under Arne Slot has shown the team's strength, but also highlighted the need for improvement in specific areas such as set pieces.
Despite their favorable position in the league, Liverpool currently ranks 20th in the Premier League in terms of expected goals from set pieces, indicating that they are the least likely team to score from these opportunities. This statistic surprises fans, considering the talents available for delivering and attacking set pieces on the squad.
Experts suggest that the only way Slot can address the set piece concern is through dedicated practice. Even with skilled players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, the lack of scoring potential from set pieces could become a crucial issue, especially as the season progresses and games tighten.
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