Standard de Liège struggles with defensive set pieces

Standard de Liège faces scrutiny following a frustrating 2-1 defeat against league co-leaders La Gantoise. Despite showing significant improvement in playstyle compared to last season, the team continues to struggle with defensive vulnerabilities, specifically regarding set pieces.

Statistics reveal that half of the 12 goals conceded by Standard so far this season have resulted from set pieces, including two penalties. Following the match, player Matthieu Epolo noted that while the team is playing better and creating more opportunities, they must become more clinical and avoid errors during dead-ball situations to compete at the highest level.

Coach Vincent Euvrard addressed the defensive issues, attributing them to a lack of precision in executing specific tasks and a deficit in physical height compared to other teams in the league. Euvrard expressed confidence in his coaching staff and methodology, emphasizing the need for better execution and guidance to balance the goals conceded against those created from set pieces.