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Virgil van Dijk and Co's return has bolstered Liverpool's defence and unlocked an attacking threat that went missing last year... with seven goals from set pieces already this season, Jurgen Klopp has a key weapon back at his disposal

Daily Mail | September 25, 2021

Related Topics: Liverpool, Liverpool F.C., Jürgen Klopp, Virgil van Dijk, Takumi Minamino, Joël Matip, Cincinnati Reds, Kostas Tsimikas, Trent Alexander Arnold, Chelsea F.C.

The return of defensive trio Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip was always guaranteed to give Liverpool's backline a boost but surprisingly it could be benefitting the Reds more at the other end of the pitch.

The Reds' 3-0 triumph over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday saw Takumi Minamino score from a Kostas Tsimikas corner just four minutes into the game.

The goal was Liverpool's seventh from a set piece in all competitions so far this season in just as many games.

Takumi Minamino scored the first goal in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Norwich from a corner
The Reds were rampant in their victory in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday

All three goals in the Reds' win over Crystal Palace in the league last Saturday originated from set pieces, proving how vital they have become to their glory over the last few seasons.

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