Pascal Struijk’s goal from a corner against Sheffield United may have ended Leeds United’s eight-month goal drought from such situations, but unfortunately, it appears to have been a fleeting moment of success. The team’s struggles with set-pieces were evident in their recent match against Millwall, where they conceded a goal from a free-kick delivered into the area, highlighting their ongoing challenges in defending against set-pieces.
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple corner opportunities, Leeds have been unable to consistently convert these chances into goals this season. Patrick Bamford, the team’s striker, acknowledged the difficulties they have faced in converting corners, citing missed opportunities and the team’s size advantage as contributing factors.
Manager Daniel Farke has underscored the importance of set-piece training, expressing frustration over Leeds’ lack of success in this crucial area. With tall players like Kieffer Moore and Harry Souttar prevalent in opposing teams, it is imperative for Leeds to improve their set-piece defending to avoid conceding goals from such situations in the future. Enhancing their performance on set-pieces could be a key factor in their overall success moving forward.
