Anfield Index

Dave Davis looks at the breaking news and exclusives over Salah via Ornstein and the latest from open training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and David Lynch dive into a defining week that could make or break Liverpool’s season. With Arne Slot’s position weakening by the game, they unpack the mounting pressure after his pointed comments on Konaté, the leaked Van Dijk clip and the growing feeling that the manager is running out of road. Lynch outlines why Liverpool’s struggles are not a blip but the continuation of a rot that began last season. Five points from matches against sides in the bottom half is nowhere near good enough, and even the improved defensive shape is masking a team that no longer creates, no longer controls and no longer convinces. The pair also turn the spotlight on Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, questioning how the sporting leadership has avoided deeper scrutiny as the Salah row, poor recruitment calls and tactical stagnation converge. With Salah’s interview tying the club’s hands, Slot may now survive longer — but only because Liverpool cannot afford to look like they are bowing to player power. Then comes the football: Inter at the San Siro and Brighton at Anfield. Two opponents in better form, with clearer identities, and with every reason to fancy their chances. Dave and Lynch outline why defeat in both games is entirely plausible and why Slot’s compact, low-event football feels like a short-term sticking plaster rather than a solution. Total uncertainty. Total chaos. A club waiting for answers that may not come. This week could reshape everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and David Lynch break down the most dramatic off field moment of Liverpool’s season as Mohamed Salah detonates a bombshell interview that has sent shockwaves through the club. They analyse why Salah feels scapegoated after being benched for three straight matches, why his limited minutes are being viewed as a statement, and how his ego, status and frustration have collided at the worst possible moment. The discussion digs into every angle: Arne Slot’s handling of the situation, the sporting structure’s misread of Salah’s physical decline, and the complete failure of leadership that has allowed a straightforward selection issue to turn into a civil war. Dave and Lynch explore Salah’s “someone wants me gone” claim, the wild conspiracy theories now circling, and why none of them truly stand up. They also examine why Salah going public has made an already unstable dressing room even more combustible and why it now forces Liverpool into a decision that could define the season. A huge day lies ahead with open training, Inter prep and January looming and the truth is no one comes out of this clean. A raw, uncompromising look at a crisis spiralling out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and David Lynch dissect Liverpool’s chaotic draw with Leeds in a game that somehow felt closer to a defeat. They break down the set piece issues that have haunted the season, Ekitike’s brace and the debate around Isak being benched, Szoboszlai’s standout display, Curtis Jones’ impact, Konate’s costly moment and another frustrating showing from Cody Gakpo. A full analytical review of how Liverpool managed to score three yet still walk away with more questions than answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices