{
  "id": 178456,
  "title": "Former Liverpool coach rues ‘low point’ which could’ve ‘changed’ the Reds’ 2025/26 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/former-liverpool-coach-rues-low-point-which-couldve-changed-the-reds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-liverpool-coach-rues-low-144500100.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs has expressed regret over a potential turning point in the 2025/26 season, which could have altered Liverpool's fortunes. During his tenure as part of Arne Slot's backroom staff, Briggs witnessed the Reds concede 12 set-piece goals by Christmas, a record that did not improve post his dismissal. The team ultimately allowed 23 set-piece goals in the Premier League that season, a statistic only topped by three other teams. Despite scoring 19 goals from set pieces, Briggs believed that Liverpool could have had a different outcome if Virgil van Dijk's offside decision had gone in their favor. Had the goal been awarded, Liverpool might have balanced the score at the 3-3 draw with Manchester City, potentially turning the tide in their favour. Briggs emphasized the slim margins at this level, stating that the incident could have changed the season's trajectory. He expressed his discontent with the team's set-piece performance, noting that the issues persist even with a lack of senior center-backs. To rectify this in the upcoming season, it is crucial for Andoni Iraola to address the set-piece defense, as the consequences of failing to do so could be detrimental to the team's performance.",
  "summary": "Former Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs has continued to rue a potential sliding doors moment in the Reds’ chastening 2025/26 season.The 39-year-old was part of Arne Slot’s backroom staff du...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}