Dave looks at today's news & gossip as Rangers seemingly close-in on re-appointing Steven Gerrard.
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International Roundup & Questions: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave looks at the international football scene. He then answers some questions on a variety of topics.
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Major Jayden Danns Injury Update + Liverpool’s Upcoming CBs To Watch!
Lewis Bower joins Ben Pescod for the latest Academy podcast, where they discuss the youth setup’s transition under Arne Slot, which centre-backs might break through next, and a major update on Jayden Danns' injury.
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On the latest edition of the Red Room, Grizz Khan is joined by Ben, Lew, and Mo to analyse Liverpool's early-season selection and strongest XI to get the best out of the system and players.
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Dave Hendrick is here to cover all things LFC. He looks at players from previous European cup winning sides and how they'd fit into the current side.
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Can Liverpool Defend Their Crown and Will Manchester United Sink Again?
The Premier League is back. The drama, the subplots, the endless debates about who will rise and who will fall. This season begins with Liverpool as defending champions under Arne Slot — and the consensus among the data models is that the Reds remain...
Ekitike delivers on debut as Liverpool overcome Bournemouth
Liverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield, though it was far from straightforward. The champions had to withstand a spirited fightback from the visitors, but a late Federico Chiesa strike and Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time goal secured the points.
For much...
Liverpool Boss Explains Key Substitutions in Anfield Clash
Squad management in focus after league opener
Liverpool’s first competitive outing of the season offered both promise and perspective as several summer signings made their Anfield debuts. Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike – who scored the opener – all featured from the start before...
Liverpool weigh up Lyon’s Malick Fofana as attacking reinforcements remain priority
Defensive addition offers security
Liverpool have already moved to strengthen their backline this summer, securing the signing of 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma. Standing at 6ft 5in, the Italian youth international is expected to provide depth behind Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, both...
No Guarantees in Liverpool’s Spending Spree: Wirtz, Isak and the Lessons of Minamino and Chiesa
By Davud Muminović
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What do Takumi Minamino and Federico Chiesa have in common?
Both were, if not brilliant, at least decent forwards in their time. Both were versatile players, able to play in multiple positions. Though primarily attacking-minded, they could operate...
Hugo Ekitike Stakes His Claim in Liverpool v Bournemouth Opener
Debut Goal and Assist Make Their Mark
Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield offered a glimpse into the Arne Slot era. With four new signings in the starting eleven, attention naturally turned to debutants. But none stood out more than Hugo Ekitike. On the Positional...
Liverpool face competition from Inter Milan for Guehi
Liverpool began the new Premier League season with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, a result that secured three points but raised questions about defensive stability. The attacking unit demonstrated fluency and unpredictability, yet the back line appeared far from secure.
It is in this context that recruitment discussions...
Frimpong Impresses and Kerkez Struggles in Liverpool v Bournemouth Clash
Frimpong’s Physical Output Catches the Eye
Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season provided plenty of discussion points on Anfield Index’s Positional Play podcast. Hosts Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter focused in detail on debutants, tactics and the...
Bournemouth agree deal for Liverpool winger subject to medical
Doak set for south coast switch
Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign winger Ben Doak in a deal worth an initial £20 million, with a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons. The move, which is still contingent on paperwork and the completion of a...
Florian Wirtz Shines in Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth
Individual Brilliance Fuels Liverpool’s Opening Day Victory
Liverpool’s 4–2 win against Bournemouth marked a promising start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot. The latest Positional Play podcast on Anfield Index, hosted by Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, dissected the game in forensic detail, focusing on...
Liverpool Face Challenges Amid Transfer Frenzy and Alisson Becker’s Warning
Alisson Becker Highlights Challenges of Change
Liverpool have entered the new Premier League season with a fresh look and renewed ambition, but Alisson Becker has offered a candid reminder of the difficulties that come with wholesale change. With Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Hugo...
Liverpool Step Up Alexander Isak Chase as Richard Keys Weighs In
Liverpool’s Pursuit Intensifies
Liverpool’s determination to sign Alexander Isak has dominated the summer transfer window. The Swedish striker has already agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions, and reports suggest he has left his Newcastle home while refusing to train with Eddie Howe’s squad....
Liverpool Defence Under Spotlight After Bournemouth Win
Konate’s Uncertainty Raises Questions
Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield showcased the attacking firepower of Arne Slot’s champions, yet it also underlined the defensive issues threatening to undermine their title defence. Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah scored late goals to seal the points, but it was the manner...
Liverpool Pursuit of Alexander Isak Divides Newcastle Icons
Carroll Questions Isak’s Loyalty
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has created tension not only in Newcastle but also among the club’s former players. Andy Carroll, once the figurehead of a high-profile transfer between the two clubs, has publicly criticised Isak’s approach in attempting to engineer a move to...
Liverpool Eye Marc Guehi as Oliver Glasner Faces Transfer Questions
Guehi’s Future Sparks Liverpool Interest
Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcements has once again placed Marc Guehi firmly in the spotlight. The Crystal Palace captain, who impressed in the Community Shield against Liverpool, continues to attract attention as the transfer window edges towards its close. With fewer...
Liverpool Consider Loan Exit for Tsimikas Before Deadline
Loan route remains open for Tsimikas
Liverpool are weighing up solutions for the future of Kostas Tsimikas, with the possibility of a loan exit under consideration before the transfer window closes. The full-back, now 29, has found his opportunities increasingly limited and is prepared to explore options away...
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Virgil van Dijk Reflects on Liverpool’s Opening Victory over Bournemouth
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began with intensity, emotion and eventually relief as they overcame Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield. Virgil van Dijk, the captain and cornerstone of the side, reflected on a night that carried both sporting and human significance.
Emotional Context at Anfield
The occasion was...
Alisson Becker Highlights Liverpool’s Big Goals After Opening Victory
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence is underway, and their goalkeeper and leader, Alisson Becker, has already made clear the ambitions driving the squad this season, as reported by LFC. Speaking after the 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, the Brazilian emphasised that Liverpool’s targets are as...
Liverpool Face Fiery Clash with Newcastle as Anthony Gordon Sounds Warning
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence is underway but challenges are coming thick and fast. After opening with victory at Anfield, Arne Slot’s side must now prepare for one of the season’s most anticipated early fixtures, a trip to Newcastle United.
Gordon Predicts Intense Atmosphere
The ongoing...
Does Slot’s Open Midfield Need Baleba or Wharton
The Soft Centre Exposed
Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of the attacking riches Arne Slot now has at his disposal. Hugo Ekitike’s debut strike, Cody Gakpo’s sharp finish, Federico Chiesa’s impact cameo, and Mohamed Salah’s clinical late goal all underlined the quality...
Liverpool Future Shines with Rio Ngumoha and Virgil van Dijk’s Guidance
Liverpool’s summer has been defined by marquee signings and bold recruitment, yet the story within the club runs deeper than the transfer market. Alongside the new arrivals, there is a generation of academy talent ready to step into the limelight, none more intriguing than...
Barcelona Circle Ibrahima Konate as Liverpool Contract Talks Stall
Ibrahima Konate’s future has become one of the most closely watched stories of Liverpool’s summer. The French international, now 26, has entered the final year of his contract and has yet to reach an agreement on an extension. Reports from Sempre Barca suggest Barcelona have already...
Liverpool Set Deadline for Alexander Isak Transfer Resolution
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it clear that Anfield is where he wants to be, negotiations with Newcastle United have been far from straightforward. The latest developments have been disclosed...
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool Revival and Arne Slot’s Belief
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool story looked destined to be brief. With just 466 minutes played in his debut campaign and constant links back to Serie A, the Italian appeared set to depart Anfield after only a year. Yet as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, his fortunes have...
Ekitike’s early impact at Anfield
Hugo Ekitike has made a seamless start to life at Liverpool, producing performances that suggest he could play a central role in the club’s plans this season. The French forward marked his Premier League debut with a goal and an assist in the 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, earning the player...
Arsenal’s £60m Midfield Signing Zubimendi Targets Liverpool in Title Challenge
Mentality shift at Arsenal
Journalist: Arsenal’s summer acquisition Martin Zubimendi has spoken openly about the cultural change he has experienced since leaving Real Sociedad, making clear that the Premier League demands a different mindset.
The 25-year-old midfielder, who arrived at the Emirates in a £60 million move,...
Howe’s stance on unsettled striker
Eddie Howe maintains that Alexander Isak still has a route back into the Newcastle Utd side, even as frustration grows among supporters. The striker, absent from the squad for the Premier League opener against Aston Villa, continues to push for a move away. His absence was felt in a goalless...
Van Dijk reflects on LFC signings and future ambition
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken candidly about the club’s recent title triumph, the challenges of defending their crown, and the significant wave of new arrivals that have reshaped the squad this summer. His words carry the authority of a leader who has not only...
Liverpool maintain focus on Guehi pursuit
Liverpool remain intent on adding defensive reinforcements before the close of the transfer window, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi a leading target. The 23-year-old centre-back is entering the final year of his contract, a factor that could open the door to a reduced fee. Palace chairman Steve Parish has...