Former Liverpool coach says he's open to Anfield return - 'Welcome to call me'

Liverpool has struggled with set-pieces at times this season and one coach who worked on a very specific dead ball situation would be open to working for Arne Slot

Arne Slot and some of his Liverpool coaches look on during a training session(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Former Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, who worked for the club under Jurgen Klopp, says he would welcome the chance to go back in at Anfield under Arne Slot.

Gronnemark was mocked in some quarters for specializing in set-pieces, but that has become the norm in the modern Premier League. He has also worked with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Ajax and Brentford.

Now, the Dane says he would be happy to return to Liverpool should he be asked. Slot's side has struggled with defending from set-pieces at times this season, though Gronnemark specifically focuses on throw-ins rather than corners or free-kicks.

"Liverpool are always welcome to call me," the 50-year-old told RG. "The only way I wouldn’t say yes to Liverpool is if I were already coaching another top Premier League team that’s actually a direct competitor.

"I'm not talking about a team like Brentford, and as long as I'm not full-time at another club, as long as my contract gives me the green light, I'd say yes.

"Of course, with my history with the club, my connection with the fans, and people who are writing to me every day on social media and thanking me for my time with the team, I’d say yes in most cases."

Coach Thomas Gronnemark speaks to the players of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood on October 15, 2019(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

This season, Liverpool has struggled for consistency in all areas of the pitch.

Slot spoke earlier this week about the need to improve the goal differential within his side from set-pieces, though the Reds have won each of their last two Premier League games.

"It’s been quite a rollercoaster with Liverpool, and sometimes, that’s just the way it is in football," Gronnemark said.

"Sometimes, it works really well, and sometimes, it doesn’t, and it’s not that easy to find out if it’s because of an injury or because the opponent has found you out.

"In the Danish SuperLiga, you have a two-month break, so if something’s wrong in the fall, then you have a chance to make it right, but in the Premier League, you don’t have that time.

"The top teams are playing two games a week and don't have that much training time, so to be on a bad run, that's actually quite challenging, because the longer it goes, the harder it is to come out of.

"It would be great for the club if they could perform more consistently over a longer period."