"I watch the Eredivisie still and fouls against goalkeepers are always given. Here you can almost hit a goalkeeper in his face and it's play on. My football heart doesn't like it. Said many times I loved watching Barcelona 15 years ago. Most of the games in the Premier League are not a joy to watch but it's always interesting as it's so competitive."
"The Premier League now is all the teams that have a lot of money and can get very good players at the right age. The playing style is hard to control if you face long balls. It's really hard not to concede a throw-in in your own half or a free-kick within 80 yards of your own box."
"Being a manager, you constantly have to change your approach. But it's hard to find a tactic not to give away a throw-in or a free-kick. I wouldn't be surprised if you see under-16s teams completely focused on set-pieces."
Arne Slot expresses concern about the physicality and prevalence of set-piece goals in the Premier League. Corner goals have surged this season with 138 scored in 281 games compared to 135 in 380 games last season. Arsenal and Liverpool have both benefited from set-piece effectiveness recently. Slot contrasts the Premier League's approach with the Eredivisie, where fouls against goalkeepers are consistently penalized. He acknowledges the competitive nature makes the league interesting but laments the focus on set-pieces over flowing football. Slot notes managers struggle to prevent conceding throw-ins and free-kicks within dangerous areas, forcing constant tactical adjustments.
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