"Liverpool knew Kayode's aerial bombardments were coming. It's the only thing we did yesterday [in preparation] on the training pitch, an exasperated Slot told the written media afterwards, and in the team meeting today. But prior knowledge does not always mean a solution. When Kayode winds up there is a genuine sense of anticipation, a stoppage in time. Unless, that is, you or your team are tasked with defending against his throws."
"A blink further on and a Kristoffer Ajer flick falls nicely for Dango Ouattara to give Brentford the lead against the champions. It is an advantage they do not surrender. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. It is Liverpool's fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. Sacked in the morning, sing the home fans at Arne Slot once Igor Thiago scores a third later in the game. Advantage Arsenal? Certainly. Question marks over Slot? Probably."
Michael Kayode uses a towel and deliberate technique to launch long throws that create clear scoring opportunities. A Kristoffer Ajer flick met one such throw, allowing Dango Ouattara to score and give Brentford a lead they maintained. Liverpool conceded despite preparing specifically for Kayode's aerial threat and suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. Home fans taunted manager Arne Slot after Igor Thiago later scored, while Slot admitted the team had focused on defending the throws but still failed to stop them. Defending Kayode forces a tactical dilemma: retreat too far or risk conceding from his targeted throws.
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