Anfield Index

On the latest episode of The Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick looks at Marc Guhei going to Man City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LFC Head Coach Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of Liverpool v Burnley in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan Molby turns his focus to the wider context of Liverpool’s season, asking what success genuinely looks like under Arne Slot. With external noise growing, Molby offers a grounded view of the club’s likely internal expectations, arguing that Champions League qualification may be the real non-negotiable objective. The conversation covers squad depth, injury concerns, long-term planning, and why panic decisions in January are unlikely despite visible weaknesses. Molby also reflects on modern managerial pressure, honesty in communication, and how patience from the hierarchy contrasts with the urgency felt by supporters. Measured, realistic, and sharply analytical, this discussion cuts through speculation to examine how Liverpool may be balancing short-term results with a longer-term vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan Molby delivers a frank and thoughtful assessment of Liverpool’s recent performances, questioning whether an extended unbeaten run is masking deeper issues. While results have held up, Molby argues that the football itself has become cautious, predictable, and lacking the intensity that once defined this side. The discussion explores the absence of pressing aggression, the loss of chaos and spontaneity, and why control alone is not enough for a club with Liverpool’s standards. Molby reflects on supporter expectations, the emotional disconnect creeping into matches, and why phrases such as “something to build on” feel increasingly hollow. This is an honest examination of identity, entertainment, and why Liverpool must rediscover more than just points if they are to reconnect with what made them formidable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the upcoming EPL Gameweek 22. Tad also breaks down what #MUFC & #CFC fans can expect from Michael Carrick and Liam Rosenior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grizz Khan returns with a new episode of The Red Room and asks the panel if Liverpool should be sounding out former player Xabi Alonso to replace Arne Slot as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis turns his focus to the wider picture as Liverpool’s transfer narrative becomes dominated by future planning rather than present action. Yan Diomande’s Anfield ambition, Marc Guehi’s City links, Harvey Elliott’s stalled situation and Johnny Heitinga’s move elsewhere all feed into a growing feeling of missed opportunity. The cut also explores Charlie Cresswell as a market play, Darwin Núñez’s attempts to return to Europe and the looming managerial uncertainty with Xabi Alonso back in circulation. As January drags on, Dave asks whether Liverpool are deliberately standing still or simply losing control of the narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis dissects Liverpool’s increasingly precarious defensive situation following Conor Bradley’s season-ending injury and the club’s refusal to seek a replacement. With internal solutions once again briefed as the answer, Dave questions the logic of relying on Joe Gomez, makeshift right-backs and an already thin back line. The discussion widens to summer links including Micky van de Ven and Óscar Mingueza, Federico Chiesa’s uncertain future, Kevin Schade’s emergence as a potential target and the growing sense that Liverpool are storing problems for later rather than solving them now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett discuss Liverpool’s upcoming game against Burnley. They also discuss midweek cup action and look at the United managerial situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip, he looks at Lucas Paqueta forcing his way out of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the midweek action from AFCON and the League Cup as the final is set for AFCON and the second legs leave an interesting picture in the League Cup. He then answers questions on a variety of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick looks at Mo Salah AFCON record after Egypt got beaten by Senegal yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conversation moves decisively towards the future as David Lynch examines the choices facing Liverpool’s decision-makers, including Michael Edwards. With Xabi Alonso now looming as a realistic alternative, this segment explores what Liverpool will prioritise when assessing Slot at season’s end. From underlying performance data to Champions League qualification and long-term ceiling, Lynch explains why this decision goes far beyond short-term results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Daily Red podcast, Guy Drinkel looks at Bradley having succesful surgery and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attention turns to recruitment as Dave Davis and David Lynch assess whether Liverpool’s heavy summer investment has delivered the platform Arne Slot needed. Lynch breaks down the quality of the signings, the scale of squad churn, and how responsibility is shared between the head coach and the club’s hierarchy. With particular focus on roles, balance, and timing, this cut explores whether Liverpool’s recruitment strategy has helped Slot or quietly increased the pressure on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to frame the debate around Arne Slot properly, starting with respect before criticism. Lynch outlines why Slot’s status as a title-winning head coach must not be ignored, even amid growing scrutiny. With internal discussions ongoing at Liverpool, this opening segment sets the tone for a measured, evidence-led conversation, separating fair assessment from reactive judgement and stressing the importance of context in evaluating Slot’s tenure so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices