The Anfield Index Podcast

On Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave examines the worrying numbers behind Liverpool's recent Premier League form and explains why Saturday's frustrating draw with Fulham showed there are still major problems for the new head coach to solve. Liverpool have won only 18 of their last 46 Premier League matches, while their attacking output at Anfield and lack of intensity against Fulham underline the sc...

It's Carabao Cup matchday as Liverpool welcome Spurs to Anfield – and Dave Davis wants to see major rotation from Andoni Iraola. With Bournemouth awaiting in the Premier League, Dave argues that this is the perfect opportunity to rest Liverpool's biggest names and hand meaningful minutes to the youngsters and fringe players. Trey Nyoni and Lewis Koumas are among those pushing for starts, with Nyon...

Grizz Khan returns to The Red Room to pick through the fallout from Liverpool’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Fulham at Anfield. Was it simply an off day for Andoni Iraola’s side, or did the performance expose problems that Liverpool supporters should be concerned about? After encouraging victories over Ipswich Town and Atletico Madrid, Grizz assesses the early signs, the areas that still need work an...

Dave Davis discusses Florian Wirtz’s difficult recent spell and why Liverpool are still waiting to see his best form. Is the criticism becoming excessive, does the system explain some of his struggles, or should a player of his quality simply be producing more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis looks at the growing criticism around Dominik Szoboszlai and his recent Liverpool performances. Why does Andoni Iraola continue to use him in the double pivot, what is he being asked to do in that role, and are supporters judging him too harshly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back with todays latest news and gossip and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is back reviewing this weekends premier league results and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Andoni Iraola have the right midfield to implement the football he wants at Liverpool? On Numbers Don't Lie, Dave Davis and Michael Reid dig into the data behind Liverpool's double pivot and examine why adapting from Arne Slot's more controlled approach to Iraola's aggressive, vertical football could take time. The numbers highlight the enormous physical demands now being placed on Liverpool'...

The numbers don't lie – and Liverpool have an early Anfield problem that Andoni Iraola needs to solve. On the first episode of Numbers Don't Lie, Dave Davis is joined by Michael Reid to dig into the data behind Liverpool's frustrating 0-0 draw with Fulham and assess the early statistical trends emerging under their new head coach. Liverpool were outrun by more than six kilometres by Fulham after t...

Dave is back to discuss Fulham and all the latest news roundup and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Karl have a chat about some of their favourite transfer windows from around Europe before previewing the upcoming EFL Cup tie with Tottenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-match press conference with Andoni Iraola ahead of Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup third round. Iraola discusses his team selection and confirms his goalkeeping plans as Liverpool prepare for another demanding fixture. The Liverpool head coach provides updates on Joe Gomez and the recovery of other members of his squad while explaining how workload and injury risk influence ro...

David Lynch lets rip at another baffling weekend of VAR controversy, questioning how officials can review incidents repeatedly and still reach the wrong decision. From the disputed offside call to the Bruno Fernandes and Phil Foden incident, Lynch argues the system is creating more frustration rather than solving refereeing mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

David Lynch dissects Liverpool’s flat goalless draw with Fulham, questioning the lack of intensity, a disjointed press and a dreadful afternoon for the midfield. With Dominik Szoboszlai winning just one of ten duels, Lynch looks at the problems facing Andoni Iraola as he tries to get his new system functioning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jérémy Jacquet was the major positive from Liverpool’s disappointing performance, and David Lynch believes the 21-year-old has the qualities to become a world-class defender. His dominance in the air and confidence in possession are already making a huge impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Drinkel is here with Daily Red as he looks back on the game from yesterday with some glaring issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis turns to the reasons for optimism as Liverpool assess Jérémy Jacquet’s potential and the decisions shaping their defensive options. Jacquet is the central focus: a player offering hope as Andoni Iraola works to build a more dependable team. The discussion considers the importance of developing that promise without allowing expectations to run ahead of what any young defender can reasona...

Dave Davis examines Liverpool’s double pivot problems as Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch struggle to provide the platform Andoni Iraola needs. The discussion centres on midfield balance, defensive protection and whether the partnership is giving Liverpool enough control when opponents apply pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Fulham at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Andoni Iraola's men failed to build on victories over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid as they were held at home. And Reds reporter David Lynch believes the new head coach's biggest challenge was spelled out by the this game. Here, he reflects on the difficulties of contesting three games a week with an intense st...

Liverpool’s goalless draw with Fulham produced a revealing player-ratings discussion on Anfield Index’s Rate Don’t Hate, as Gags Tandon and Sam Quaye assessed an afternoon of defensive reassurance and attacking frustration. Jérémy Jacquet emerged as the shared man of the match. Gags praised his composure, while the conversation highlighted his crucial intervention on the line. Both presenters awar...

Liverpool’s goalless draw with Fulham prompted a frustrated but detailed discussion on Anfield Index’s Full Time Reds, with Gags Tandon and Sam Quaye examining why Andoni Iraola’s side struggled to sustain their recent improvement. Gags identified fatigue as a central issue, arguing that a third match in a week exposed a squad still adapting to more demanding football. Sam agreed that Liverpool’s...

On the latest RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett analyse an inspiration-free stalemate at Anfield as Liverpool failed to live up to the sum of their parts and Fulham could easily have left L4 with the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Liverpool's new manager reacting to the disappointing and frustrating 0-0 draw at home with Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Drinkel is here with Daily Red just before Liverpool's game against Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Rival Recon Hari welcomes on Kyle to discuss the upcoming game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices