The Anfield Index Podcast

Dave Davis looks at Liverpool’s latest transfer chatter, with Banjaqui emerging as a major target amid growing competition for his signature. There’s also another look at the renewed Kokcu links, before digging into the numbers behind Florian Wirtz and what they tell us about his Liverpool form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newsround with Dave Davis returns with plenty happening around Liverpool despite the international break. Dave begins with Liverpool's youngsters after a dramatic EFL Trophy comeback, with the ten-man Reds recovering from 3-1 down through goals in the 94th and 96th minutes before winning the penalty shootout, while Will Wright and goalkeeper Harvey Davies earn particular attention. Attention then...

Andoni Iraola wants Liverpool to keep progressing rather than simply settling for results. Dave Davis and Ben Pescod discuss why Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo currently look so important to that process, bringing the control, defensive security and balance Liverpool need as Iraola develops his side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grizz Khan hosts The Red Room as the panel delivers its early verdict on Liverpool’s start to life under Andoni Iraola. Who has embraced the new manager’s demands, which players have been the biggest surprises, and which of Liverpool’s big names need to offer more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s draw with Fulham became an important moment in the opening weeks of Andoni Iraola’s reign. Dave Davis and Ben Pescod examine the midfield problems that surfaced, why Liverpool struggled for control and how that performance influenced the decisions Iraola has made since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Ben Pescod analyse Ronald Araujo’s impressive start at right back and why his defensive qualities are giving Liverpool a different level of security. They look at what Araujo brings to Andoni Iraola’s system and why his performances are making the selection debate increasingly interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as he names his England XI for the Euros with BBC asking their pundits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave takes a look around the leagues across Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the Liverpool squad after their undefeated start to the season. Also Mac mentions his contract again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Liverpool's midfield be heading for another significant change? On Newsround, Dave Davis looks at the latest surrounding Alexis Mac Allister's Liverpool future after the midfielder reiterated his desire to remain at one of the world's biggest clubs. Mac Allister still has time remaining on his current deal, but Liverpool face a major decision over whether to extend his stay or begin planning...

Liverpool may be three weeks away from their next match, but there's no shortage of major decisions being made behind the scenes at Anfield. On Newsround, Dave Davis looks at the latest developments in Liverpool's search for a sporting director, with Julian Ward emerging as the internal favourite and Brentford's Lee Dykes also being discussed as a possible co-sporting director or technical directo...

Cody Gakpo looks rejuvenated, creating chances, completing dribbles and winning nine duels at Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak’s numbers inside the box are moving to another level. Four Premier League goals already, vastly improved xG and more touches in the opposition box suggest Liverpool finally have Isak operating exactly where they need him. If that production continues, 20+ league goals is...

Dave is back with Extra with News, mockery of Troy Deeney and gossip and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave reviews the weekends Premier League games, highlights the teams that should be concerned about their performances, lauds Brighton's mauling of Arsenal, and picks his winners and losers from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Reid breaks down Liverpool’s remarkable defensive improvement under Andoni Iraola, with Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo dominating physically. Their duel numbers are outstanding, Liverpool have now kept three consecutive Premier League clean sheets, and the underlying xG numbers suggest this defensive resurgence could be sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Dave looks back at the Bournemouth game and unlike a certain Everton fan took a look at the positives from the game, the positives from the Reds first 7 games, and the multitude of reasons for optimism moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January is already starting to come into focus. Lynch assesses renewed links with Yankuba Minteh and why a deal looks difficult without an attacking departure, while Ayyoub Bouaddi? / Camara remains the more obvious midfield route as Liverpool consider where this squad still needs strengthening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no hiding from Florian Wirtz’s Bournemouth performance. Lynch explains why criticism of the £116m signing is now entirely fair, why the first half was arguably his poorest 45 minutes for Liverpool and why the period between now and Christmas could be crucial to his future in Andoni Iraola’s best XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Lynch breaks down Liverpool’s hard-fought win at Bournemouth and the growing defensive strength under Andoni Iraola. Jeremy Jacquet earns huge praise after another outstanding display, Ronald Araujo continues to dominate his battles and Trey Nyoni once again shows why he is pushing hard for a place in the starting XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florian Wirtz debate is intensifying – but has some of the criticism now gone too far? On Newsround, Dave Davis takes an in-depth look at Wirtz's difficult performance at Bournemouth and the growing scrutiny surrounding Liverpool's big-money attacker. Dave agrees with Andoni Iraola's assessment that Wirtz struggled badly during the first half before improving after the break, and admits there...

On Newsround, Dave Davis reacts to Liverpool's hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Bournemouth, with Alexander Isak providing the decisive moment on his 27th birthday. Liverpool weren't at their best – particularly during a sluggish opening period – but three points on the road leaves the Reds just three points behind Arsenal heading into the international break. The biggest positive, though, might be...

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he reflects on the match against Bournemouth with some questions over some of Liverpool's expensive stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Lynch reacts to Liverpool's win over Bournemouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett reflect on an important win away at Bournemouth which puts a positive sheen on the Reds’ start to the season ahead of a mammoth break for international football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gags Tandon and Lola Katz Roberts give their player ratings from Liverpool's win over Bournemouth on 'Rate Don't Hate' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices