Anfield Index

On the latest episode of The Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick looks at the game against Barnsley tonight and potential signings for the now very light RB position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final cut looks forward rather than sideways. With calls for an interim manager growing louder in some quarters, this discussion shuts that door firmly. Dave Davis and Lewis Steele explain why an interim appointment makes little sense within Liverpool’s model and why Slot is not only expected to finish this season, but is also likely to start the next. The conversation also touches on the wider managerial landscape, perceived alternatives, and why the summer market may not be as attractive as fans assume. Barring a catastrophic collapse, the consensus is clear: Liverpool are committed to the process. The question is no longer whether Slot survives, but whether he evolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This cut zeroes in on the most uncomfortable part of the Slot debate: man management. From Mohamed Salah’s explosive comments to the continued exile of Federico Chiesa and the handling of young talents, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele examine whether Slot’s blunt, uncompromising style is creating avoidable friction. The discussion weighs honesty against empathy, development against trust, and structure against flexibility. Is this simply the reality of a Dutch coaching philosophy, or are there genuine warning signs emerging inside the squad? With examples from press conferences, player pathways and recent flashpoints, this segment asks whether Slot’s biggest challenge is not tactical, but human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the opening chapter of Slot on Trial, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele lift the lid on Liverpool’s internal thinking around Arne Slot and his job security. Despite growing fan frustration, the message from above is clear: the hierarchy, including Fenway Sports Group, are not in panic mode. This segment explores why Slot is viewed as safe for the remainder of the season, how recruitment context and summer expenditure factor into that patience, and why the club’s structure makes a mid-season dismissal highly unlikely. It sets the tone for the series by separating supporter emotion from boardroom reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices