Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

The focus of the latest episode of The Agenda is Liverpool's midfield. Jurgen Klopp has rotated his options in the centre of the park for three of the first four games of the season - and looks set to do so again for Saturday's visit of Arsenal to Anfield. So Kristian Walsh and Joel Rabinowitz sat down to deconstruct and analyse the players in the Reds' engine room. They ask whether there is enough creativity in there, whether Adam Lallana has a role to play, and what impact Naby Keita could have once he's fully fit. Enjoy - and don't forget you can now watch and like the LFC videos we are producing on our Blood Red YouTube channel. Click HERE for more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It’s been a long week for our new chief Liverpool FC writer Ian Doyle, and for Dan Kay, after travelling to Istanbul and then Southampton to watch the Reds add to their trophy haul and maintain their perfect start to the season. But that does not stop the duo from guesting on our first Blood Red podcast of the week, hosted by Sean Bradbury. Top of the agenda is the man who scored three of Liverpool’s four goals against Chelsea and Southampton – Sadio Mane. Just how important has the Senegalese striker become for the Reds? And why shouldn’t he considered for the Ballon D’Or? Ian and Doyle answer those questions before tackling an even tougher one from Sean. Up next is Adrian’s Loris Karius-style howler on the south coast, the greatest Reds goals that never were, and why the slack defending that has blighted the opening three victories somewhat should not be a major cause for concern. And another must-listen podcast rounds off with why Liverpool fans should not laugh at Manchester City’s luck with VAR – or the Bayern Munich-bound Philippe Coutinho’s plight at Barcelona.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

sp9m7yw7 You know Alisson Becker will be Liverpool's number one once he's back fit. We definitely know who the front three are. And Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are guaranteed starters in the back four. But, with Jurgen Klopp having so many options to choose from, it's harder to nail down which three players make up the Reds' strongest midfield. But what is clear is that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made a timely reminder of his undoubted talents with his performance in Saturday's hard-fought 2-1 win at his former club Southampton. And it is the fit-again England international who is the focus on our latest instalment of The Agenda, which features the Liverpool ECHO's Connor Dunn and Sean Bradbury. Enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In a week that saw the Reds clock up almost 4-and-a-half thousand miles prior to kick-off, this afternoon’s game always posed a threat to Liverpool’s fast start to the season. Goals from Sadio Mane - on his return to the south coast - before turning provider for Roberto Firmino saw Jurgen Klopp’s men come away with the points. A mistake by Adrian - passed fit for the game - allowed Liverpool old boy Danny Ings to get on the scoresheet leading to a nervy finale. There’s the debrief from Ian Doyle and Connor Dunn at St Mary’s. You’ll hear Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference and we bring you instant fan reaction to another three points for the Reds. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Fresh from victory in Istanbul, there’s no time to celebrate for Liverpool as they return to Premier League action at Southampton this afternoon. Join Guy Clarke as we head ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ with broadcaster and matchday presenter at Southampton, Michael Kurn to find out all about the Saints. From their struggles in recent seasons to their revival under Ralph Hasenhuttl ‘the Alpine Klopp’ - as well as them getting back to their best in the transfer window. Plus we talk through the reception the Reds’ returning contingent may get with Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk all heading back to their old stomping ground. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Following a week of highs, Blood Red is here to give a reflective look back on the Reds’ achievements. Having won the Super Cup in Istanbul on Wednesday night, Joe Rimmer is joined by your new LFC correspondent, both home and away, Paul Gorst and Dan Kay fresh from his excursions on a party boat down the Bosporus. Off the back of a busy week there are plenty of topics to get into. From Klopp’s midfield options and Roberto Firmino’s influence to Adrian’s Super Cup showing and his injury concerns. Looking ahead to the weekend the panel discuss who could replace Adrian in goal if he is out through injury before previewing Saturday’s visit to Southampton. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ahead of Liverpool's return to Premier League action this weekend, manager Jurgen Klopp has been speaking in his pre-match press conference prior to the visit to Southampton. Touching on a freak 'injury' goalkeeper Adrian picked up during the Super Cup celebrations in Istanbul, fixture scheduling and what he expects to come from the opposition down at St Mary's. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Host Peter Hooton is back with the new season underway and is joined by regular guests John Nicolson and Kieth Culvin as well as musician Kieran Molyneux, who’s been part of the BOSS Nights across Europe. Reflecting on the Reds’ momentous fourth UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea in Istanbul. Looking ahead to the weekend’s game with Southampton, Peter reflects on how far the Reds have come under Jurgen Klopp and ponders whether it’s time to unleash Rhian Brewster. With Kieran in the studio, there’s plenty to discuss regarding the BOSS Nights, especially the atmosphere in Madrid for the Champions League Final. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

So the Reds have their fourth UEFA Super Cup following the penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Istanbul. To react, the Agenda is here, looking back on the latest historic European night in the rich history of Liverpool FC. Join Kristian Walsh and Joel Rabinowitz from liverpool.com as they talk through the game’s big talking points. From lifting the trophy to the impact Roberto Firmino had coming off the bench - and that’s before getting to the man in the limelight right now, Adrian. If you want, you can also check the pod out on our Blood Red YouTube channel. Watch, like and subscribe HERE. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

So the Reds have their first piece of silverware this season in the bag. Istanbul, penalties - haven’t we heard that before. A game that started on Wednesday evening and finished on Thursday morning - and it wasn’t short on talking points. From Jurgen Klopp’s starting XI to the impact of Roberto Firmino, VAR - did Tammy Abraham dive - and of course Adrian stepping in to be the penalty shootout hero. Well, Post-Game is here to you bring instant reaction from Istanbul. The Echo’s Paul Gorst delivers his verdict, you’ll hear Jurgen Klopp’s post-match press conference in full and then, of course, there’s a selection of supporters having their say too. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ahead of tonight’s game we take a look at Liverpool’s Super Cup opponents, Chelsea. Having suffered their heaviest opening day Premier League defeat going down 4-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. With the club’s all-time top scorer Frank Lampard now in the dugout, we catch-up with football.london’s Chelsea FC correspondent Oliver Harbord. We talk through a summer of change at Stamford Bridge with the Europa League winners replacing Maurizio Sarri with Lampard. On the pitch, talisman Eden Hazard has also gone with the club unable to bring in a like-for-like replacement due to being under a two-window transfer ban. Who are the young players to be wary of - and will the Blues pose a threat to Jurgen Klopp’s men following their opening day humbling. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Liverpool enjoyed a near-perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a 4-1 win over Norwich City - but there have been some grumblings around their defensive display. Picking apart these concerns are Kristian Walsh and Josh Williams, who also look at the 90 minutes in general, and what Liverpool did really well. The question of their new offside trap is raised, as well as the injury to Alisson Becker, and what it means for the medium-term future of the Reds' aspirations. The Super Cup against Chelsea is also previewed, with hopes high given how the London side capitulated against Manchester United, while a brief look ahead at Southampton is also offered. The future of Dejan Lovren, and if Liverpool should sell, is discussed too. A must-listen as always. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ahead of the UEFA Super Cup, Blood Red has hit the road, making the trip out to Istanbul prior to kick-off. Join Ian Doyle, Paul Gorst and Blood Red debutant Dan Austin from liverpool.com as they preview the game - and much more besides. Beginning by talking about the occasion, the guys discuss the significance of the trophy before getting onto the opposition. Following a summer of change, there are some strong thoughts on the threat - or perhaps lack of - Chelsea will provide under Frank Lampard. Focusing back on Jurgen Klopp’s men, the defence comes under the microscope - is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s place in the side under threat and is now the right time to cash in on Dejan Lovren. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Following on from Liverpool’s opening night win on Friday against Norwich City, the Blood Red podcast is here for your comprehensive lookback on the weekend’s action. Sean Bradbury is joined by Connor Dunn and Caoimhe O’Neill to talk through the big talking points. With Alisson taken off with a calf injury, there’s news of another incoming in the goalkeeping department with Adrian now set to deputise. While there may be a lack of numbers between the sticks, the same isn’t quite true of the goalkeeping department with news Dejan Lovren is linked with a move to Serie A. Looking ahead to Wednesday night, there’s plenty to debate as to which XI Jurgen Klopp should pick for the Super Cup clash with Chelsea - and that’s all before rounding off with a reminiscent gaze back over Mo Salah’s stay at Anfield so far two years on from him making his debut away at Watford. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Premier League football is back following Liverpool opening the season on Friday night, seeing off Norwich City 4-1 at Anfield. Halfway through the opening weekend, the Agenda is here to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. Join Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires as they look back on the win over Norwich City, discussing the impact of both Mo Salah and Divock Origi as well as the injury to Alisson Becker and the options Jurgen Klopp now faces in goal. Looking further afield and there’s a glance to the fortunes of Manchester City given their opening day 5-0 win away to West Ham. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy