TNT Sports revealed the ban Brentford placed on defender Michael Kayode during the game against Liverpool on Saturday night.
The Bees hosted the Premier League champions at the Gtech Stadium and made a dream start when Kayode’s long throw caused chaos in the Liverpool era, with Danga Outtara opening the scoring following a flick-on from Kristoffer Ajer.
It was another set-piece conceded by Liverpool, with the Italian quickly making a name for himself as one of the best throw-in takers in the league.
His throws have been utilised as a major weapon for Brentford under new manager Keith Andrews, who has progressed from his position as set-piece coach.
On commentary, citing information from a reporter near Brentford’s bench, TNT Sports’ Darren Fletcher explained that Kayode had been instructed to stop taking short throw-ins and to instead launch the ball in the box at every single opportunity.
Ally McCoist joked about Kayode being “fined” in the event of another short throw-in being taken.
Brentford doubled their lead when Kevin Schade latched in behind and slotted home his second of the season from a delicious Mikkel Damsgaard assist, though Milos Kerkez reduced the deficit for Liverpool on the stroke of half-time.Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports