Thomas Gronnemark has hinted that he could be open to rejoining Liverpool in the future.<\/p>\n
The 49-year-old Dane, who worked as the Reds\u2019 throw-in coach from 2018 to 2023, was initially mocked by pundits such as Andy Gray for his unusual role. However, his influence quickly proved effective \u2014 data showed measurable improvements in Liverpool\u2019s throw-in efficiency.<\/p>\n
Speaking on The Football Historian Podcast earlier this year, Gronnemark revealed that he increased Joel Matip\u2019s throw-in distance by over eight metres during his very first training session.<\/p>\n
Throw-in routines have become a growing tactical trend in the Premier League this season, something Liverpool were reminded of on Saturday when Brentford used one to score early through Dango Ouattara \u2014 a moment that frustrated club legend John Aldridge.<\/p>\n
After the match, a fan reposted one of Gronnemark\u2019s old tweets from 2018 with the message, \u201cFancy a job now, mate?\u201d The former coach replied, \u201cAlways ready to help, mate,\u201d suggesting he\u2019d be open to a return.<\/p>\n
Once ridiculed, Gronnemark is now seen as a pioneer. According to premierleague.com, the average number of long throw-ins per game in the top flight has more than doubled this season (from 1.52 to 3.44), up from just 0.89 in 2020\/21.<\/p>\n
His data also shows how dramatically Liverpool improved under his guidance \u2014 from 18th in the Premier League for successful throw-ins under pressure (45.4%) before his arrival, to 1st (68.4%) after his debut season.<\/p>\n
Now coaching throw-ins \u201call around the world\u201d and sharing his expertise through YouTube tutorials, Gronnemark continues to make his mark globally. If he were to return to English football, there\u2019s little doubt his methods would be embraced rather than dismissed \u2014 and Liverpool would surely welcome him back with open arms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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