Shaun Cooper Masterclass In Short Corner Tactics At Bournemouth – Set-Piece Analysis

Today, we have a set-piece analysis article focusing on Bournemouth AFC's short corner tactics under Andoni Iraola and set-piece coach Shaun Cooper.

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Bournemouth have been producing outstanding performances lately, putting them in seventh place in the Premier League, just three points below Chelsea in fourth place.

Given that the competition is intense and closely contested, the details may determine the outcome, and among these details, set pieces are undoubtedly crucial.

Recently, Bournemouth have started to establish themselves among the elite teams in set pieces, as they are currently the third-highest scoring team from set plays in the Premier League, with seven goals.

In set-piece expert Karim El-shesheiny’s latest tactical analysis, he highlights one aspect of their excellence in set pieces under manager Andoni Iraola and set-piece coach Shaun Cooper: their distinctive tactics in short corners.

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