Southampton 2023/24: How Andreas Georgson Is Assembling Saints’ Set Play Toolbox – Set Piece Analysis

Southampton have recently been relegated from the Premier League and are looking to bounce back instantly following the appointment of young manager Russell Martin.

Through set-piece tinted glasses, we take a special interest in the work of Andreas Georgson, who has only just been appointed as Southamptons set-piece coach at the start of August, around three weeks prior to this piece coming out.

Andreas Georgson arrives at Staplewood following successful experiences as a set-piece coach at Arsenal, Brentford and Malmö FF.

Having joined Southampton after the season had already started, there has been limited time to share his knowledge with the side and a limited amount of opportunity to execute those routines on matchday, yet some interesting ideas have arisen instantly.

In the three league games following his arrival, Southampton have already scored three goals thanks to set-plays, whether directly from a corner kick delivery or from winning a penalty following a dead ball situation.

In this Andreas Georgson tactical analysis, we will look into the tactics behind Southamptons offensive set plays, with an in-depth analysis of how their main corner routine has been used.

This set-piece analysis will examine why this routine has instantly led to success, where it can be improved, and evaluate their other set play routines and the principles used throughout.

Andreas Georgson Corner Setup

So far, although we are only in the seasons opening weeks, Southampton have stuck to one main corner routine in regards to the starting positions of each player.

The image below shows that they use five players inside the box, three hanging around the back of the six-yard box, while two players are in the middle of the six-yard line.

One attacker is always next to the corner taker, leaving opposing teams with the potential threat of defending against a short corner.

Alongside the five attackers and two players starting by the ball, Southampton place three players around the edge of the penalty box.

Like in their open play, a central principle of Saints set plays is to sustain pressure.

By having three play