Jim Boardman and Jay Reid return for another episode of Scouser Tommies as Liverpool bury the disappointment of the visit of football’s biggest cheats with a shedload of goals in the European Cup.
As well as all the obvious stuff, like would a ref from Huyton ever get a game where Liverpool were away in Manchester, and how can a team found so guilty still be playing in the competition they were proven to have cheated, how important is that the Reds get back to old ways when reacting to bad moments in games?
There’s also the question about how Liverpool deal with things go the other way. What is it about being so in control of games that they feel like they can just go home early? It didn’t matter in the end in Austria, but could goal difference be an issue by the end of this Champions League mega-league stage?
Also a look ahead to Liverpool’s next two games, the visit to Brentford, before the Champions League night at home to Villareal.
Hari Sethi returns with another edition of Rival Recon, joined by VAVEL sports journalist Rian Mullaley to preview Liverpool's challenging Premier League trip to Brentford.
Following Liverpool's extraordinary 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK, attention turns to a very different challenge as Andoni Iraola's Reds prepare for a difficult afternoon at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Hari and Rian take a closer look at Brentford's season, the Bees' tactical approach and the key strengths that could cause Liverpool problems.
With Brentford's physicality, aerial presence and set-piece threat all potential factors, the discussion explores how Liverpool can approach the fixture and which tactical battles could determine the result.
There's also a look at Liverpool's attacking options, the defensive questions raised by conceding three goals in Europe and whether the Reds can maintain their momentum in the Premier League.
Can Liverpool overcome a stubborn Brentford side and secure another important three points, or could the Bees make life difficult for Iraola's men?
Join Hari Sethi and Rian Mullaley for the opposition perspective, tactical insight and match predictions ahead of Brentford vs Liverpool.
Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on:
- Injury Hopes: Praying we see Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai back in training today, plus Leoni now November and embargo update on Bradley and Ekitike.
- Ward Plans: Marques promotion, strategic partnership replaces Multi-club and rolling contract with 1892 Holdings ownership pending.
- Scott Frontrunners: Chelsea according to their journos, but Lewis Steele says potentially LFC due to Iraola. Camara and Altimira liked too.
Trev Downey and Dave Davis look at the Liverpool FC midfield latest with focus on:
• £80-£100m Scott: Is he worth that money for January? Will Chelsea make the move? Surely it can’t be him and Camara?
• Altimira and Prison: The prison six we’ve all been dreaming of..Camara more Kante, Altimira more Fabinho. reason why he’s on LFC radar
• Nyoni pathway and Mix: LFC can’t block Nyoni path and minutes, Szob and Grav can’t play together and Mac no new deal
Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on:
- Araujo and the need to make it permanent, Barcola UEFA Team of the Week.
- £80m Scott: Price publicly reduced, Liverpool and Chelsea seem in battle plus Trey Nyoni's importance.
- Altimira one to watch: Shines in Champions League with LFC watching and hope that Isak, Gakpo and Szobo can be back for Brentford.
Guy and Nina return with another edition of Euro Incision, analysing Liverpool's extraordinary 6-3 away victory over LASK in the Champions League.
Nine goals, six for Liverpool and three conceded in a remarkable European encounter that delivered plenty of entertainment but also raised important questions about the Reds' defensive organisation.
The pair examine Liverpool's attacking performance, the movement and creativity that helped Andoni Iraola's side score six goals away from home, and the encouraging signs as the Reds look to build momentum.
However, despite the emphatic victory, conceding three goals cannot be overlooked. Guy and Nina assess Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities, the balance between attack and defence, and whether similar mistakes could prove costly against stronger Champions League opposition.
Was this a statement of Liverpool's attacking quality or a warning that improvements are still needed?
From the biggest positives to the areas that require attention, Euro Incision delivers a detailed breakdown of an unforgettable nine-goal European thriller.
