Liverpool’s throw-in coach confident his tips can create goals

Liverpool’s new throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark says the set piece can be a real weapon for the Reds if used effectively.

Gronnemark’s arrival has raised eyebrows, with many, including manager Jurgen Klopp, admitting they had never before come across an individual with the same job title.

TV pundit Andy Gray was critical of the appointment, questioning the need for a coach who focuses on a seemingly basic area.

“I know it is the weirdest job in the world,” Gronnemark told BBC Sport. “I am the world record holder [for the longest throw-in at more than 50 metres] and the world-leading expert, but I am not too big to make fun of myself.”

The 42-year-old explained that his work centres on the long throw, the fast throw and the clever throw. The first can be as effective as a corner-kick, while the second can catch out defences and the third can be crucial in high-pressure situations.

“I focus on everything you can imagine,” he said. “It is not just the technique of the throw, but how to receive it, how to make the right runs, the positioning, creating space.”

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The Dane believes he can help Klopp’s men engineer scoring chances from the touchline and warned that conceding throw-ins against them could now prove perilous.

“In general against Liverpool I would not want to put the ball out for a throw-in,” he said. “I am not saying Liverpool will do a lot of long throw-ins, but you never know when they may do it.”

“If Liverpool score a goal or two from long throws that would be perfect for me,” said Gronnemark.” But even more so if it comes as a result of a fast throw or clever throw.”

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