The Anfield Index Podcast

Newsround with Dave Davis begins with an international break Liverpool could have done without. Alexander Isak has returned to Liverpool after Sweden manager Graham Potter revealed the striker has a minor thigh problem, leaving the Reds waiting to discover whether he will be available for the looming Manchester City fixture. With Hugo Ekitike already undergoing long term rehabilitation, another pr...

Dave Davis rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, with David Raum, Raúl Asencio and Tyrick Mitchell among the names being linked with moves to Anfield. Which areas are Liverpool looking to strengthen, and which targets could make sense for the Reds?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he looks at Alexander Isak returns back to the club after a knock on international duty. Also a look at the City squad and Minteh stuff. Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on:•⁠ ⁠Klopp defending Wirtz and LFC being one of four clubs set to take action against City with claims of £200m reported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis takes a deep dive into Cody Gakpo’s remarkable Liverpool resurgence, from an uncertain summer and a potential £85m exit to becoming a key figure under Andoni Iraola. With his creativity, defensive output and partnership with Alexander Isak all surging, Dave examines the numbers behind Gakpo’s transformation, his life away from football and what comes next for Liverpool’s No.18. Learn mo...

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he looks at what Julian Ward should be prioritising as the now confirmed Sporting Director Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rickie Lambert joins Alison Bender on After The Final Whistle for a remarkably candid conversation about his Liverpool career. Lambert explains why his boyhood dream quickly became a nightmare, the pressure of following Luis Suarez, Brendan Rodgers trying to move him on, frustration inside the dressing room and the personal struggles that followed his playing career. Watch the podcast in...

Dave Davis rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, with the Reds linked with moves for Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente and Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, plus the other names surrounding Liverpool’s recruitment plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis reacts to Julian Ward’s appointment as Liverpool’s new sporting director and examines reports that the Reds are considering legal action against Manchester City, including what could happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a deep dive into Liverpool’s evolving midfield, analysing Andoni Iraola’s tactical demands, Julian Ward’s recruitment philosophy and potential moves for Lamine Camara and Alex Scott. The numbers reveal where Liverpool’s current midfield may be falling short and why January could prove significant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a deep dive into Julian Ward’s return to prominence at Liverpool, examining his recruitment record, data expertise and global contacts, plus what his appointment could mean for the Reds’ transfer strategy and FSG structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis react to Manchester City being found guilty of almost all Premier League financial charges, debating points deductions, title stripping, Liverpool compensation claims and the long legal battle still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer has missed too many England squads through injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the huge news that broke today of Man City being found guilty of their charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo Chatra and Tadiwa Chankira react to the huge developments in Manchester City’s Premier League financial case. With City reportedly found guilty of the majority of the charges against them, they examine what could happen next, from points deductions and potential relegation to appeals, compensation claims from rival clubs and the wider financial consequences for the Premier League. Learn more ab...

Dave looks at the news of Man City being found guilty of their charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Karl begin by looking at other teams across the league, they then have to swap to the Man City news which broke live on show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis breaks down the latest Liverpool transfer talk, with AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara emerging as a key target, Tyler Morton linked with a surprise return and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite also entering the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis rounds up Liverpool’s international action, looking at the Reds who impressed for their countries, Cody Gakpo’s impact and Jürgen Klopp’s return to the dugout. Who enhanced their reputation and who gave Andoni Iraola something to think about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted in his autobiography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the international break and how the oversaturation in modern football is an issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Karl discuss what they've thought of Andoni Iraola so far, some Andy Robertson quotes & they make an XI of Average players who step up against Liverpool! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at an article discussing what we've learned about Andoni Iraola so far into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Julian Ward set for a return, attention turns to the major decisions facing Liverpool ahead of January. Dave Davis discusses the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, the latest centre-back links and a fascinating midfield picture featuring Lamine Camara and Alex Scott, as Liverpool prepare for another crucial transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Dave Davis looks at the revealing comments from Liverpool’s players about life under Andoni Iraola, with the intensity, competitiveness and aggressive pressing in training described as a major change. There’s also Virgil van Dijk’s tense exchange with the Dutch media, excitement around Rio Ngumoha on England duty and concern over how Sweden will manage Alexander Isak. Learn more about your ad choi...