Why do Leeds not have a set-piece coach?
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This week, BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope has looked at why the Whites do not currently have a set-piece coach, even with more clubs in the Premier League allocating resource to them.
Although Leeds United are looking for a set-piece coach, there is not a specialist at the club as there was when Gianni Vio, known as the little wizard, was in position.
He came in during former Whites manager Thomas Christiansen's reign in 2017-18 after a season at Brentford.
Boss Daniel Farke works on set-pieces with the coaching and analysis staff, but none of whom have a specific role concentrated on them.
Farke trusts his staff in Eddie Riemer, Christopher John, Chris Domogalla and in recent years goalkeeping coach Ed Wootton.
Under managing director Robbie Evans, it is fair to say there is bigger emphasis on analysis and football analytics, with the latter headed up by Bikash Deb.
Since his arrival in November 2023, Evans has overhauled the data operation as it was not particularly evident prior to his appointment.
At present, Leeds rely on tapping into this knowledge without further specialists.
However, as I said above, the club is on the lookout for that set-piece coach and the role remains open, so that could change in the future.
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