Anfield Index

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Lewis Hall signs a new deal at Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Producer Guy to preview the weekend of Premier League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lively look at Richard Hughes’ Liverpool legacy, the squad planning concerns he leaves behind, and why midfield remains the biggest weakness. The discussion also tackles Dominik Szoboszlai’s role, Trey Nyoni’s development and the case for Liverpool adding a genuine defensive midfielder in January. Try Claude Cowork today - Claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the latest LFC news & gossip, he looks at the match against Fulham tomorrow.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gags Tandon and Eddie Gibbs reflect on Liverpool’s encouraging start under Andoni Iraola, including the win over Atletico Madrid, Florian Wirtz’s growing influence and the manager’s refreshing accountability. Attention then turns to Fulham, with Cody Gakpo’s fitness, Bradley Barcola’s availability and Liverpool’s midfield future all under discussion. Try Claude Cowork today - Claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-match press conference with Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola ahead of Liverpool v Fulham in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis looks at Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future and whether his recent performances could revive the possibility of a new contract. Attention also turns towards 2027, with Lamine Camara and Alex Scott discussed as potential midfield options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis discusses Ronald Araujo’s impressive start to life at Liverpool following his loan move from Barcelona. With a £47m purchase option included in the deal, could his early performances convince Liverpool to make the move permanent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Rhodes hosts Simon Brundish, Dan Kennett & Hamzah Khalique-Loonat: Why can Liverpool look so vulnerable even when individual players appear to be working hard? This section examines the spaces Atlético exploited, moving from their passing structure into a breakdown of the opening goal. The panel discusses how the visitors created midfield options, why Liverpool’s first line of pressure was bypassed, and how the distances between the forwards, midfield and defence made recovery difficult. The goal analysis considers Álvarez’s freedom to advance and pick a pass, Llorente’s diagonal movement, and Kerkez’s decision to attempt an offside trap. There is a distinction between the structural problems that exposed the defence and the individual choices that might still have prevented the goal. The centre-backs’ positioning also comes under scrutiny: should one have engaged the ball, or should the line have provided deeper cover? From there, the conversation introduces pitch control: how positioning, acceleration and the ability to reach dangerous areas affect a team’s command of space. Mac Allister becomes the central example, with the panel arguing that his strengths are easier to use when the team stays compact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave finishes his look at the Premier League sides Transfer Windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave catches up on the games from last night with Chelsea & Leeds playing out a mad game in the EFL Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but what did the performance tell us about their prospects in Europe this season? On Euro Incision, Nina and Guy dissect a fascinating night under the Anfield lights as Liverpool found a way past Diego Simeone's Atletico and gave Andoni Iraola his first Champions League victory as Reds boss. From Liverpool's tactical adjustments and midfield battle to the individual performances that made the difference, Nina and Guy assess where the game was won and lost, what Atletico exposed and why there are encouraging signs for Liverpool despite areas still needing improvement. Plus, what does this opening victory tell us about Liverpool's place among Europe's leading contenders — and how far can Iraola's side realistically go in this season's Champions League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the latest LFC news & gossip, he looks at the win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave & Karl look ahead to this weekend's match against Fulham. They also pick their favourite PL transfer windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Lynch assesses Julian Ward’s chances of returning as Liverpool sporting director and why continuity could make him a smart appointment despite uncertainty around the club’s longer-term ownership. There is also discussion of Alexis Mac Allister’s refreshingly honest contract comments and Liverpool’s midfield planning, with Lamine Camara, Manu Koné and Alex Scott among the names being considered ahead of 2027. The conversation finishes by looking ahead to Fulham and the opportunity to make it three consecutive victories under Iraola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Lynch reflects on Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid and the renewed intensity around Anfield under Andoni Iraola. He examines Iraola’s tactical adjustments, why the crowd is responding to the new style and the fascinating trade-off Liverpool are making with Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices