Liverpool announce the departure of coach Aaron Briggs

Liverpool coach Aaron Briggs has left the club with immediate effect following the Premier League champions’ poor performances in that area, it was announced on Tuesday.

Santiago Bueno’s goal for relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday was the twelfth time in eighteen league matches that Liverpool conceded from a corner kick, free kick or throw-in.

No team in Europe’s top five leagues has conceded more this season. Arne Slot’s men have only scored three goals from set pieces this season.

It is understood that Briggs, a former Manchester City analyst who became an exclusive coach in September, and Liverpool have reached an agreement over his departure from Anfield.

“After joining the club in July 2024 – initially in the role of individual development coach – Briggs contributed to our Premier League title success last season as a member of Arne Slot’s backroom staff,” a Liverpool statement said.

“He leaves with the appreciation and best wishes of everyone at the club.”

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Only 18th-placed West Ham (10) have conceded more than Liverpool’s seven goals from corners this season.

The Reds’ three goals conceded from throw-ins are the most in the competition, together with Newcastle.

According to football statisticians Opta, Liverpool scores an average of 2.4 goals per 100 set pieces.

Only Brentford averages fewer in the top flight, while Liverpool averages 8.2 goals per 100 when it comes to goals conceded – only 17th-placed Nottingham Forest averages more.

It means the set-piece difference of minus nine is the worst for Liverpool at any stage of a season in Premier League history. Reds manager Slot said a week ago: «It’s impossible to be in the top four, top-five with our set-piece balance, let alone win the league… if you look at that, you could say how special it is that we have as many points as we have.»

However, Liverpool are currently fourth in the table – 10 points behind leaders Arsenal – ahead of the New Year’s game at home to strugglers Leeds.

Published on December 30, 2025