Szoboszlai calls for Liverpool to address set-piece issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai urged Liverpool to improve their defenses against set pieces following a 4-2 pre-season loss to Leeds United. Despite leading 2-0, Liverpool conceded four goals, two of which came from set-piece situations. Szoboszlai acknowledged the need for players to take more responsibility during corners and throws. He emphasized the importance of correcting these issues before the Premier League season starts, mentioning Liverpool has two more pre-season games to refine their play. The Reds aim to solidify their defensive organization under manager Andoni Iraola.
- •Liverpool lost 4-2 to Leeds United in a pre-season match.
- •The team squandered a two-goal lead before conceding four consecutive goals.
- •Two of Leeds' goals were scored from set pieces.
- •Szoboszlai highlighted the need for increased focus on set-piece defense.
- •Liverpool has two more pre-season matches remaining to address these issues.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Szoboszlai urges Liverpool to fix set-piece woes
"Dominik Szoboszlai has called on Liverpool to improve their defending from set pieces after the Reds squandered a two-goal lead in a 4-2 pre-season defeat to Leeds United.Andoni Iraola’s side looked...
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