Dominik Szoboszlai with the ball in his hands, ready for a throw… and Burnley boss Scott Parker watching closely 👀.
Liverpool may have rediscovered a forgotten tactic — and it could prove decisive when they head to Turf Moor this Sunday.
The Reds, praised for their balance of fluid attacking football and defensive steel during Arne Slot’s first season in charge, have added something unusual to their arsenal this year. With new signings Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong pushing the team into a more attacking shape, the champions have looked just as ruthless, opening the season with three straight wins against tough opponents like Newcastle and Arsenal.
But now comes Burnley — and a “secret weapon” that might just tilt the match in Liverpool’s favour.
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The Return of a Forgotten Tactic 📏
Believe it or not, Liverpool currently rank second in the Premier League for long throw-ins. Yes — the same weapon once used by Stoke City to cause chaos in the box has quietly become a modern tool for Slot’s men. With 35 long throws launched already this season, only Aston Villa have attempted more.
While Klopp once brought in throw-in specialist Thomas Gronnemark between 2018–2023, it’s Slot who seems ready to fully unleash this weapon. And against Burnley, it might be especially deadly.
Last season, nearly 38% of Burnley’s goals conceded in the Championship came from set-pieces — one of the worst defensive records in England for dead-ball situations. Add in Liverpool’s newfound directness, and it’s easy to see why Parker might be sweating on the touchline.
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The Wildcard? The Turf Moor Weather 🌪️
As if Burnley’s set-piece weakness wasn’t enough, Sunday’s forecast is promising “strong and gusty winds” at Turf Moor.
That could turn Liverpool’s already dangerous long throws into unpredictable missiles — dipping, swirling, and forcing chaos in the Clarets’ box. With Alexander Isak possibly making his debut, the Reds suddenly look set to combine fresh firepower with this old-school trick.
It’s the kind of small detail that might decide the game… and it could leave Parker wishing long throws had stayed in the past.
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🔥 Could a simple throw-in be the difference-maker at Turf Moor? Liverpool seem to think so…
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