Former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark has sparked speculation among fans after seemingly suggesting he’s open to returning to Anfield.The Danish specialist, who worked with Liverpool from 2018 to 2023, made a huge impact during his time under Jurgen Klopp — even though his role was initially mocked by pundits such as Andy Gray. Yet, statistics later proved just how effective his methods were.In an interview with The Football Historian Podcast, Gronnemark revealed that he helped Joel Matip extend his throw-in distance by more than eight metres in just one session — a clear sign of his technical influence.Interestingly, throw-in tactics have become increasingly popular in the Premier League this season, and Liverpool recently suffered the consequences when Brentford used a long throw to score against them. Following that match, a Liverpool fan jokingly replied to one of Gronnemark’s old posts on X (formerly Twitter) asking, “Fancy a job now, mate?” — to which the coach responded with just five telling words: “Always ready to help, mate.”That short but powerful response immediately fueled rumours about a possible return to Merseyside.Once ridiculed for his unorthodox role, Gronnemark now seems vindicated. According to premierleague.com, the average number of long throw-ins per match has more than doubled this season compared to last, proving how influential the tactic has become.Back in 2018, Liverpool ranked 18th in the league for successful throw-ins under pressure. After Gronnemark’s first season, they jumped to first place, boasting a success rate of 68.4%.Now coaching players “all around the world,” Gronnemark continues to share his techniques on his YouTube channel, showing he’s still deeply passionate about his craft.And with Liverpool once again struggling in set-piece situations, fans can’t help but wonder — could Klopp’s former throw-in expert be on his way back to Anfield? 👀
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