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9h ago

Who Gets Dropped? Liverpool's Formation Debate Rages On

Gags Tandon and Eddie Gibbs tackle one of the biggest questions facing Andoni Iraola: what is Liverpool's strongest XI right now? Using four different line-ups put forward by Dave Hendrick, the pair debate how Liverpool can accommodate Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo while maintaining enough balance behind them. Araujo's impact at right-back becomes particularly important, while the possibility of using Trey Nyoni alongside Alexis Mac Allister could offer the midfield greater positional discipline. But with so many attacking players competing for places, does somebody big eventually have to miss out? Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11h ago

Is This The End Of The Old Liverpool? Tactical Deep Dive

Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool rebuild is beginning to take shape – but there are still some huge decisions to come at Anfield. On Newsround, Dave Davis looks at the bigger picture surrounding Liverpool’s development under their new head coach, with Iraola attempting to introduce greater intensity, aggression and physicality while also adapting his approach to the qualities already within the squad. Attention also turns towards Liverpool’s recruitment and squad planning, with January increasingly important as the club assesses which areas need strengthening. The development of Liverpool’s younger players adds another dimension to those decisions, with several emerging talents giving Iraola genuine alternatives and potentially changing what Liverpool need from the market. Dave also assesses the challenge of building consistency while implementing a new style. There have been encouraging signs, but Liverpool still need to turn promising individual performances into a team capable of producing Iraola’s football every week. With major fixtures ahead and Liverpool’s hierarchy continuing to shape the next phase of the club, the question is becoming increasingly clear: what will Iraola’s Liverpool eventually look like when he has the squad he really wants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11h ago

Is Liverpool's System HURTING Florian Wirtz?

Is Florian Wirtz struggling—or is Liverpool's system making his job unnecessarily difficult? Gags Tandon and Eddie Gibbs examine Andoni Iraola's public backing of Wirtz and question whether Liverpool are asking too much of their number ten. With Wirtz leading the press, dropping towards midfield and trying to connect with Alexander Isak, the discussion centres on the enormous spaces appearing between Liverpool's midfield and attack. Could Wirtz thrive by dropping deeper between the lines? Does Isak need to contribute more to Liverpool's press? And could using a more aggressive pressing forward completely change Wirtz's role? The conversation also turns to Bradley Barcola and why the Bournemouth fixture could provide both players with the space they need to finally explode. Show Sponsored by Claude: claude.ai/anfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11h ago

Daily Red: Winger Move That Fell Through & Bournemouth Tomorrow!

Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as the Minteh move falling through is explained & he looks at the Bournemouth game tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13h ago

Iraola's Verdict: Why This Liverpool Star Is Under Pressure

Andoni Iraola is beginning to put his stamp on Liverpool – but the Reds boss admits he must also adapt his ideas to get the best out of the squad he inherited. On Newsround, Dave Davis looks ahead to Liverpool's trip to Bournemouth and breaks down Iraola's revealing comments about the physical demands of his system. Liverpool are producing huge numbers of high-intensity pressures and sprints, but Iraola insists he cannot simply expect every player to run the same distances or possess the same attributes. His challenge is finding the right balance while maintaining the aggressive identity he wants. There's also plenty of focus on Florian Wirtz, who admits Liverpool's attacking players need to become more clinical and that he personally expects himself to decide matches. Dave argues the scrutiny surrounding Wirtz has become excessive and points to his work-rate as evidence that effort certainly isn't the problem. Meanwhile, Bradley Barcola continues to adapt to English football and Dave expects him to start against Bournemouth, while Victor Muñoz earns praise for an encouraging beginning to his Liverpool career. Lewis Koumas is another player catching Iraola's attention, with the manager openly praising the youngster's desire, versatility, energy and willingness to fight for first-team minutes. Plus, Liverpool's sporting-director search continues, Jeremy Jacquet earns a deserved France call-up, Rio Ngumoha returns to the England set-up and Iraola delivers the welcome news Liverpool supporters have been desperate to hear: aside from the existing long-term absentees, everyone is ready to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14h ago

Why Liverpool Must Change: Lessons From Brentford’s Recruitment

Are Liverpool already preparing for a busy January transfer window? On Kop Curiosities, Lola and Lewis discuss the growing indications that Liverpool remain unhappy with their full-back options, with Crystal Palace's Tyrique Mitchell and Barcelona's Alejandro Balde both linked with moves to Anfield. Lola believes the interest is credible and predicts Liverpool could make two signings in January, arguing that recruitment conversations will already be taking place behind the scenes. But who will ultimately be responsible for Liverpool's recruitment? With Richard Hughes gone, attention turns to the search for a new sporting director and reported interest in Brentford recruitment chief Lee Dykes. Lewis highlights Dykes' impressive record of identifying players suited to Brentford's system, while Lola believes the external search could ultimately end with Julian Ward taking the job. The pair also discuss the importance of Liverpool rebuilding stability behind the scenes, Andoni Iraola's reputation for developing young talent and the encouraging comments from Victor Muñoz about the new manager's demands for high pressing, repeated efforts and aggressive attacking football. There's also a final look towards Bournemouth, with Lola backing Alexander Isak to score in a 2-0 Liverpool victory while Lewis predicts a chaotic 3-2 win and backs Isak and Bradley Barcola to deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14h ago

Rival Recon: Bournemouth Away 26/27

On this episode of Rival Recon Hari welcomes on Neil Dawson of the Back Of The Not podcast to discuss the upcoming game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16h ago

Selection Crisis! How Should Liverpool FC Line Up Against Bournemouth?

Liverpool head to Bournemouth with the chance to build genuine momentum before the international break – but can Andoni Iraola's side finally take advantage when the circumstances appear to be in their favour? On Kop Curiosities, Lola and Lewis preview the trip to the Vitality Stadium following Liverpool's encouraging midweek victory over Spurs. With Bournemouth coming off an emotionally and physically demanding European fixture, the pair discuss why the timing could favour Liverpool – while also questioning whether this is exactly the type of fixture that has become a banana skin for the Reds. Attention then turns to Iraola's starting XI. Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are expected to return, but what happens in midfield? Could Trey Nyoni earn more minutes after impressing, has Lewis Koumas pushed himself up the first-team pecking order, and should Alexis Mac Allister partner Dominik Szoboszlai? There's also a fascinating debate around Szoboszlai's recent comments, his confidence and his growing status as a Liverpool leader. Is his self-belief exactly what the team needs – or should Liverpool's No.8 do more of his talking on the pitch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Honest

May 28

LCA713

Tell it like it is.
Best Liverpool podcasts

May 1

J414P

Simply the best podcasts for everything LFC. Others don’t come close
Big fan

11/21/2025

DitkaHesterPolishSausage

Lots of great shows! My faves are Post-Match Raw, Daily Red, Molby on the Spot. Always jogging around the neighborhood with these guys in my ears keeping me up to date on the Reds. #YNWA
Too negative, too often

12/27/2025

Joe Who? Joe Boo.

So tired of all the negativity. Post match especially. Gags show offers nothing. They are even negative about other fan media outlets?! We are one team. Get over it and get focused on true support.

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