Liverpool hire specialist throw-in coach to give first team the edge in Premier League title race

Throw of the dice | Liverpool have hired a throw-in specialist
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David Lynch26 August 2018

Liverpool have appointed a specialist throw-in coach to work with the first team squad as they look to find the edge in the Premier League title race.

Danish coach Thomas Gronnemark has joined the club on a part-time basis and boasts an impressive track record.

A report in the Sunday Mirror states that Gronnemark’s services will be trialled by the academy team, but Standard Sport understands he is already working with Liverpool’s senior side.

At Midtjylland, where he worked in 2015, much of their Europa League success – including a 2-1 first left victory over Manchester United in the Round of 32 – was attributed to their set piece plays.

“Midtjylland have showed that the long throw-in can be a weapon, if you can do it with the correct technique, precision and tactical awareness,” said Gronnemark.

“It’s very important that it’s a flat throw-in, because if it’s too high it’s easy to defend.

“If you can make a long throw-in precise and flat, together with some tactical aspects, then it’s much easier to score.”

Jugen Klopp’s side currently sit top of the Premier League table having won their opening three matches, after Manchester City slipped to a 1-1 away to Wolves on Saturday.

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