Liverpool fans were surprised by the unique corner kick strategy employed by head coach Jürgen Klopp in a friendly match against Sevilla. Liverpool won the match against the La Liga giants 4-1, with a brace from Luis Diaz, and goals from Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold making it a feast for the eyes.
But it was Klopp’s novel corner kick tactics that were particularly noteworthy. Fans noticed the tactical innovation during the game. When Liverpool had a corner kick, all players gathered at the back post, forming a dense formation. When the corner kick was taken, the players quickly rushed into the box, creating chaos for the opposition’s defense, making it difficult for them to lock down the defensive target. 
Once the tactic took effect, Liverpool’s key players had an opportunity to get free from marking and utilize the set piece to create scoring opportunities. This tactic was applied in the 60th minute of the match against Sevilla, when Virgil van Dijk almost scored from a corner kick. Although he couldn’t convert the opportunity, the play demonstrated the potential of this tactic.
In fact, this corner kick tactic was already used in the match against Arsenal.
Jota spoke about the team’s progress under Klopp’s guidance in a post-match interview: “Despite the heat, we put in the effort. It’s always good to win, and although we conceded a goal, overall it was a great game. With a new manager coming in, everyone has to adapt. I think we did well, but he’s always looking for more. Even though we won 4-1, he pointed out our weaknesses and told us how to improve further. That’s the direction we’re heading in. The pre-season performance has been good, but we know the real test comes when the new season starts.”
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