social network LinkedIn, Liverpool posted a notice looking for experts in fixed situations for new head coach Arne Slot.
Liverpool’s recruitment announcement states: “We are looking for a UEFA-licensed coach as a set-piece specialist. In this role, you will be a tactical expert responsible for maximizing team performance in all set-piece situations. This involves careful analysis, meticulous planning and the ability to competently coach both attacking and defensive set-piece strategies”.
This position offers full-time employment at a salary consistent with the required commitment, 25 days off plus eight days holiday and the option of up to five additional days off, along with a contributory pension scheme.
Coach Slot waved to Feyenoord fans at the final match of the 2023-2024 season, before going to Liverpool. Photo: Sky.
The owner of Anfield also listed the criteria for the responsibilities of this fixed expert, including a thorough analysis of the opponent’s upcoming fixed trends, identifying strengths and weaknesses; design defense strategies to counter adversary’s stationary threats; Coach players on defensive positions, assignment of tasks and tactical methods for defending in set-piece situations; Detailed analysis of high-performing set routines in the Premier League and other leagues.
This Liverpool set-piece specialist must also collate and maintain a diverse database of creative set-piece plays that suit the player’s strengths; plan training sessions to implement these fixed strategies effectively; Collaborate with the head coach, allocating ample training time to refine fixed tactics against each opponent, planning training sessions in attractive, high-intensity sections, emphasizing detail and clear.
Coach Slot’s assistant must also communicate pre-match strategy, analyze opponents’ defenses in real time and suggest adjustments to maximize scoring opportunities; stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations of the top leagues; Use video analytics software and data to evaluate performance, make necessary adjustments and work with individual players to improve specific set-piece skills.
Earlier this week, Liverpool confirmed that Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp on a three-year contract. The Dutch coach will start his new job from June 1 and is expected to bring assistant Sipke Hulshoff from Feyenoord.
Slot began his coaching career at Cambuur, before moving on to AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord. With three Dutch clubs, the 45-year-old coach all had a win rate of at least 55%. Slot once brought Feyenoord to the 2021-2022 Conference League final, won the 2022-2023 Dutch championship and won the 2023-2024 Dutch Cup.
Klopp said goodbye to Liverpool after the 2023-2024 season ended because he “ran out of energy” and affirmed that he would not lead any other club in the Premier League. During more than eight years at Liverpool, he won eight titles, including the Premier League, FA Cup, English Super Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and two English League Cups.
On May 19, after leading Liverpool for the last time in a 2-0 win over Wolves, Klopp chanted Arne Slot’s name and asked fans to welcome the new coach as they welcomed him. The German coach also liked his successor’s attacking tactics and said Liverpool is ready for an exciting new era.
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