Dave and Karl look at Liverpool's next game as the reds welcome rivals Everton to Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
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Rival Recon is back and so is the Merseyside Derby as the Reds welcome their local rivals Everton to Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Joining Hari on the podcast is Mike Goodman of the Double Pivot Pod to discuss Everton and the game this weekend.
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Slot: ‘He felt his body more than ever’ - Can Isak play tomorrow? LFC Press Conference | Liverpool vs Everton
LFC Head Coach Arne Slot answers questions from the media ahead of Liverpool's Merseyside derby versus Everton at Anfield on Saturday.
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Dan Kennett’s league-first stance meets Trev’s lifelong pull of Europe. The debate lands on a ruthless conclusion: Liverpool are good enough to chase both, with the league looking likely and a deep Champions League run there for the taking.
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On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the EPL Gameweek 5. Tad also gives his thoughts on why the Merseyside derby got the 12:30pm slot.
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Gravenberch Shines as Liverpool Edge Atletico in Champions League Thriller
The Champions League Returns to Anfield
Anfield played host to another unforgettable European night as Liverpool edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their opening Champions League group stage fixture. Arne Slot’s side arrived with confidence after a perfect start in domestic competition, but Diego Simeone’s men brought...
Van Dijk rises late as Anfield finds a way again
Virgil van Dijk delivered another moment for the scrapbook, climbing highest in added time to power in a superb header and give Liverpool a winning start to the Champions League. It was a goal that summed up the staples of this team under Arne Slot....
Liverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League’s return heralded a wonderful encounter between two European heavyweights, as Anfield welcomed a dangerous opponent.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was unlucky for the first-half goal conceded as he was largely unsighted
After the...
AC Milan’s Renewed Interest in Joe Gomez
Liverpool’s summer was dominated by major spending and squad overhaul, with over £450 million invested in new signings and more than £200 million recouped in sales. Yet, even after such change, the story around Joe Gomez refuses to fade.
According to MilanLive, the Serie A giants are ready to...
Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s Tactical Puzzle
Few transfers in recent memory have generated the same mixture of anticipation and scrutiny as Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool. His arrival promised creativity and vision, yet after three Premier League matches without a goal or assist, the debate around his adaptation is already in full swing. On the PanenkaLFC...
Arne Slot Eyes First European Test at Anfield
Liverpool’s takes its first step into Europe tonight, as Anfield prepares to host Atlético Madrid in what promises to be a compelling Champions League clash. For Slot, who has spoken often of the unique power of the stadium’s atmosphere, this feels like an opportunity for a momentous...
Liverpool Seek Redemption Against Atletico Madrid
Liverpool return to the Champions League this week with a sense of unfinished business. After starting the Premier League season with four wins from four, Arne Slot’s side now face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid at Anfield. The fixture carries an extra emotional weight, particularly for supporters who remember the...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Predicted Lineup and Injury Updates
Liverpool open their Champions League campaign at Anfield tonight with a clash that carries both history and intrigue. The Reds, unbeaten so far in the Premier League, now turn their attention to continental ambitions. Memories of last season’s early exit to Paris Saint-Germain remain fresh, and...
Champions League Awaits: Liverpool Face Atletico Madrid
Liverpool approach their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in strong form. Under Arne Slot, the club lifted the Premier League title in his debut season and now sit on four wins from four in the new campaign. Having overcome Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Burnley, confidence is...
Liverpool’s Champions League Lessons Shape Slot’s Approach
Arne Slot’s first year in charge could hardly have gone better domestically, yet the memory that lingers is not of title celebrations but of the night Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League on penalties. That defeat, as Gregg Evans writes in The Athletic, is driving...
Liverpool Weigh Record-Breaking Move for Michael Olise
Liverpool’s transfer planning for 2026 is already taking shape, with fresh reports suggesting that Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise is firmly on their radar. According to CF Bayern Insider, Liverpool’s interest in the 10-times capped France international is genuine, though a deal could prove complicated given Bayern’s determination to...
Liverpool Begin Champions League Campaign Against Atlético Madrid
Liverpool open their 2025-26 Champions League campaign at Anfield tonight, with Atlético Madrid the first challenge in a group stage that will test Arne Slot’s ability to translate domestic dominance into European success.
Pressure for European Improvement
Slot’s first season brought a Premier League title, but Europe was a...
Liverpool Face Atlético Madrid in Champions League Opener
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign begins under the Anfield lights with a clash against Atlético Madrid, a meeting that carries intrigue and history in equal measure. Arne Slot’s side enter this contest unbeaten since their Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace in August and will want to make...
Konaté Contract Situation Sparks Debate on Anfield Index
Liverpool’s preparations for a crucial European night against Atlético Madrid were overshadowed by growing discussion around Ibrahima Konaté’s contract situation. On The Daily Red Podcast on Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick offered candid thoughts on Konaté’s recent form, the criticism directed his way, and the ongoing negotiations about...
Hillsborough Law Matters – And Why It Must Deliver Justice
The bus was heading to Sheffield, back to Hillsborough, back to the place where 97 Liverpool supporters lost their lives in 1989. For some on board, it was their first journey to the scene of British football’s darkest day since that tragic FA Cup semi-final....
Slot Faces Rotation Dilemma as Liverpool Eye Champions League Redemption
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign kicks off against Atlético Madrid at Anfield this week, and the sense of unfinished business is impossible to ignore. According to Paul Joyce in The Times, head coach Arne Slot has spent much of the summer reflecting on last season’s painful...
Liverpool Eye Barcelona Defender as Konaté Replacement
Liverpool’s summer plans are already in motion, and the focus appears to be firmly on Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo. According to Fichajes, the Uruguayan defender has emerged as a top candidate to replace Ibrahima Konaté, who is expected to leave Anfield at the end of the season for a...
Whether it’s winning 3-2 thrillers at Newcastle United or grinding out a 1-0 win late on at Burnley, Liverpool have already shown this season they have several strings to their bow.
Teams might have thought they had figured Liverpool out after Arne Slot’s successful first season in charge, but the early signs are that the...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most iconic and successful teams in Major League Baseball. Their story is a blend of tradition, innovation, social progress, and consistent pursuit of excellence. From their early days in Brooklyn to their current dominance in Los Angeles, the Dodgers have built a legacy that transcends sports.
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Liverpool Prepare for Champions League Opener Against Atletico Madrid
Liverpool head into their UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid at Anfield with almost a full squad available to Arne Slot. The Reds completed their final training session at the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday afternoon and the signs were largely positive for the European...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League Preview
Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool’s return to Champions League action comes under the Anfield lights, with Arne Slot’s side hosting Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the opening fixture of the revamped opening stage of the European Cup. For the reigning Premier League champions,...
Hillsborough Law Should Never Have Been Needed
This fight took decades, but the families never gave up. Now the truth must be protected by law.
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Long overdue progress
When I first read through the Hillsborough Law...
Liverpool’s Arne Slot Hails Dominik Szoboszlai as £100m Star
Liverpool’s strong start to the new Premier League season has been underpinned by a familiar combination of sharp recruitment, tactical clarity and players stepping up in unexpected roles. Arne Slot, who guided the Reds to the title in his first campaign at Anfield, is already highlighting...
Liverpool Star Set for Major UEFA Champions League Opportunity
Liverpool begin their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday night when Atletico Madrid visit Anfield. Arne Slot’s side arrive in Europe on the back of a perfect domestic start, with four wins from four against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Burnley. Confidence is high, momentum is...
Virgil van Dijk Sets the Tone Ahead of Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
As Liverpool prepare for their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield, captain Virgil van Dijk has made clear the sense of focus and ambition within the squad. The Dutch defender addressed the media with the calm authority that has come to...
Michael Edwards: The Kingpin of Liverpool’s New Era
The news that John Henry and Fenway Sports Group are set to reward Michael Edwards with a new long-term contract feels like the natural next step in Liverpool’s evolution. Edwards’ return in June 2024 already looks like the defining executive move of the modern era, bridging the...
Liverpool Ready for Alexander Isak Debut under Arne Slot
Arne Slot has suggested that Alexander Isak could make his long-awaited Liverpool debut when Atletico Madrid arrive at Anfield on Wednesday night for the opening game of the Champions League campaign.
Slot Offers Clarity on Isak’s Fitness
Liverpool’s record signing joined from Newcastle United in a £125 million...
Joe Gomez on AC Milan’s Radar Ahead of January Transfer Window
Liverpool could face renewed pressure to keep hold of Joe Gomez in January, with AC Milan reportedly preparing another push for the defender. According to Milan Live, the Serie A side have placed Gomez at the top of their shortlist after missing out on...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect start to the season after the international break, a trip to Turf Moor was always likely to be a test of patience more than anything else. Burnley, as expected, parked themselves into a rigid low block, challenging Arne Slot’s...