Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish: Previewing the Reds' Tactical Options for 2018/19
Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the Reds' pre-season, the final match and what the team selection meant for the first match against West Ham.
Other topics include:
- Will Klopp opt for Sturridge over Firmino against West Ham?
- Who will be the midfield three: Fabinho, Keita, Wijnaldum or Milner, Wijnaldum and Keita?
- How will Alisson influence our tactical set up and options?
- Who will start alongside Van Dijk?
- Picking the first XI for the West Ham game.
- What should we expect from Pellegrini's Hammers side?
- Is this the first side in the Premier League era capable of winning the league?
All this and more on Tactics Weekly …
Post Match RAW: THE SHAQ CRAIC
On the final pre-season RAW Trev Downey returned to the host’s chair, in the company of Simon Brundish and Hari Sethi, to review Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Torino at Anfield.
The lads look at how The Reds are shaping up ahead of the season opener against West Ham, they pick apart the performances of the lads who contributed on the night and they speculate as to what the line-up is likely to be to kick off the campaign.
There’s some talk about how Xherdan Shaqiri and Daniel Sturridge could be the secret weapons to power Jürgen Klopp’s men to the title and a vicious dismissal of telepathy by Mr. Brundish …
AI Pro + Podcast: The LFC Squad - At Ease or Dissatisfied?
Gags Tandon welcomes Guy Drinkel and debutant Joey Connors onto AI:PRO to discuss Liverpool's squad. Which camp are you in? Are you at ease with the transfer dealings so far or are you dissatisfied? The guys discuss:
- Are LFC’s new buys enough to challenge for the title?
- Where are Liverpool short for players?
- Can the current squad topple City?
- Failing to add to the squad - bad luck or bad planning?
All this and more on the AnfieldIndex Pro + Podcast …
Media Matters with Neil Jones on Klopp, Youngsters & the Transfer Window
On this week’s Media Matters, Gags Tandon & Nina Kauser are joined by Goal.com's Neil Jones. The former Liverpool Echo journalist is asked about his three-part interview with Jurgen Klopp for Goal.com and what it was like to meet the Liverpool manager on the club's pre-season tour of the USA.
They also discuss:
- Liverpool's youngsters
- The promise of Curtis Jones
- Liverpool's transfer window
- Whether #LFC will complete the Fekir deal
- Klopp and the media
- Adam Lallana's future
All this and more on Media Matters …
Rate, Don't Hate: Liverpool 5 Napoli 0
Welcome to Rate, Don't Hate - a weekly podcast that will take place after each Liverpool league game where we rate the players and have a good, sensible, well-mannered chat if we disagree. We'll also be comparing ratings from other major media platforms. The podcast is hosted by Kaylon Karrim, and will generally feature a regular panel of AI Writers, Tom Holmes and Adam Petruccione.
A resounding pre-season victory for the Reds still leaves us plenty to talk about. We rate the starting lineup in the game against Napoli as well as three choice substitutes in Shaqiri, Sturridge and Fabinho.
Major Talking points included:
- The Alisson debut
- Joe Gomez and his place in the squad
- Gini vs Milner for a starting role vs West Ham
All this and more on the first Rate, Don't Hate podcast on AI:PRO, feedback and suggestions to improve appreciated …
Money Talks Podcast: Contracts Explained
Joining Mo Chatra on this episode is a lawyer and AI regular, Tadiwa Chanakira. Tadiwa provides an in-depth explanation of what transfer agreements and player contracts are.
Amongst the issues covered are:
- when is a deal 'done'?
- injuries and incapacitation
- insurance
- image rights
- the Fekir medical and its contractual implications
This is another very enlightening and informative episode of the Money Talks podcast that sheds light on another aspect of football that is misunderstood. It's well worth a listen …
Post Match RAW: A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS
On another Pre-Season Edition of Post Match Raw, Hari Sethi stands in for host Trev Downey to discuss the Reds’ 5-0 win over Napoli in front of a packed Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Joining Hari on pod we have Post Match Raw regular, Dave Hendrick and making his debut (somehow) Mr. AI himself, Gags Tandon.
- Alisson’s confident debut gave Reds’ fans a glimpse of what’s to come from their new no.1
- Curtis Jones shows why he could have a part to play in the upcoming PL season.
- Sturridge’s Liverpool renaissance continues.
The penultimate Post Match RAW of the pre-season is done, one more to go until the big kick-0ff …
A-Eye Scouted: The Americans
On A-Eye Scouted this week, Dave is joined by Jon Townsend, a coach and senior writer at These Football Times, as they scout young American prospects! Dave obviously waxes lyrical about Christian Pulisic as does Jon but they have a list of other players that they discuss and decide whether or not they could make the grade at Liverpool FC! All this and more on A-Eye Scouted …
The Mind-Field Podcast: Are The Kids Alright?
In the latest instalment of AIPro’s psychology podcast, hosts Allen and Andrew are joined by football writer Ryan Baldi to discuss the mentality of youth players and what it takes to successfully make it in the game …
Molby On The Spot - GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT
On the latest episode of Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey speaks to Jan Molby about the successes of the American tour, the likely comings and goings at Anfield, the importance of attaining harmony and balance in the group and the final two matches against Napoli and Torino, which will see the conclusion of The Reds’ preparation for this highly anticipated campaign. Jan also gives his take on some rivals’ transfer activity and the exploding nature of Jose Mourinho’s head. As ever, The Great Dane is on excellent form …