Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have returned from injury as the Reds lost 4-3 to Hertha Berlin in their latest pre-season friendly. Paul Gorst joins Guy Clarke for reaction to the Reds latest outing. Jurgen Klopp named three separate centre-back partnerships with Ibrahima Konate, Joel Matip, Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips all also featuring. The Reds fell 2-0 behind before Sadio Mane and Takumi Minamino levelled before half-time before Stefan Jovetic’s second half brace helped the German side to the win, despite a late consolation from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Fitzmaurice is back with the latest episode of Poetry in Motion ahead of the Reds taking on Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin in the latest pre-season runout. Joined by Paul Gorst and Theo Squires, Fitzy has a look through how the Reds are shaping up for the new campaign with the likes of Harvey Elliott and Ibrahima Konate impressing. But what about Naby Keita? Could this season be the campaign the midfielder finally lives up to his potential - especially following the departure of Gini Wijnaldum, as his comments surrounding his Anfield departure are discussed. The latest from the rumour mill is also looked through with Federico Chiesa and Saul Niguez amongst those linked. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Liverpool links with Jarrod Bowen as well as speculation over the future of Jordan Henderson and Nat Phillips, the Reds could well be in need of more homegrown players. With that in mind, Josh Williams is alongside Guy Clarke for the latest Analysing Anfield podcast to explore the options that may be available to Michael Edwards. From more experienced options such as Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips to PSV Eindhoven’s 19-year-old Noni Madueke we look through the data and analytics to prove six options. Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes, Wolves’ Morgan Gibbs-White and Rangers’ Ryan Kent, of course a club-trained player too, are all considered. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's Blood Red Club exclusive podcast, Matt Addison is joined by German journalist Constantin Eckner to chat about the Bundesliga and links with Liverpool. The discussion begins with the latest on Ozan Kabak's future and why Liverpool decided against making a move for the Turkey defender - as well as how his loan spell was viewed in Germany. There is then an update on two players being linked with moves to Anfield: Matheus Cunha and Florian Neuhaus. And finally, the latest on Erling Haaland. Could he come to the Reds, and which of Liverpool's rivals are also keen? Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the week’s tick down ahead of the new Premier League season, Liverpool.com have a new concept to look back on the Reds’ success under FSG. Mo Stewart is joined by Matt Addison and James Martin to take a look at the alternative reality under the American ownership, had Liverpool won the Premier League title under Brendan Rodgers in 2014. Since then, every decision made from bringing in Jurgen Klopp, selling Philippe Coutinho and the trophies in-between are scrutinised with every action causing a consequential reaction. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Clarke is joined by Paul Gorst, David Lynch and Joe Rimmer for the latest Blood Red podcast to bring you the latest Liverpool transfer news and more. On the agenda today, the panel will discuss interest in forward Xherdan Shaqiri with the Reds braced for bids for the Swiss with a host of European clubs interested. Michael Edwards’ need to clear out Jurgen Klopp’s fringe players ahead of adding to the squad is also explained as well as Gini Wijnaldum opening up on his Liverpool departure. Plus there’s the latest from out in Austria ahead of Thursday’s friendly with Hertha Berlin. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Italy’s triumph at Euro 2020, Matt Addison checks in with editor-in-chief at Get Italian Football News, Kaustubh Pandey. We find out the Italian perspective on transfer speculation linking Liverpool with moves for Nicolo Barella and Federico Chiesa - as well as whether Philippe Coutinho could be set for a return to Serie A. Reports of Lazio interest in Xherdan Shaqiri are also explored with Liverpool hoping to profit from any sale of Luis Alberto at the Stadio Olimpico. Plus, how Italy succeeded at Euro 2020 is aanalysed with the role played by Roberto Mancini in charge of the Azzurri. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the Team GB women's hockey began their defence of the Olympic gold medal they won at the Rio 2016 Games, Blood Red caught with squad member and big Liverpool fan, Sarah Evans. Speaking with Guy Clarke, Evans explains how the team have trained for the postponed Games, including how they looked to recreate the conditions they will face in Tokyo. Plus, she explains her love for Liverpool, and speaks about the impact of playing without spectators as an elite sports professional will have had on Jurgen Klopp's side last season. As well as that, the growth of women’s sport and importance of diversity within sports is also discussed, including her work with Women’s Sport Trust’s UNLOCKED programme.Sign up to our Olympics newsletter for the latest from Tokyo 2020: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/sign-up-olympics-newsletter-latest-24542078 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool left it late but secured a first win of pre-season as Luca Killian put through his own net following an Owen Beck cross against Mainz. Jurgen Klopp named two different XIs for either half out in Austria as Ibrahima Konate partnered Joel Matip for the first time. Join Guy Clarke and Paul Gorst for reaction to the victory over the Bundesliga side as they pick through the key talking points, including the performance of Naby Keita. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a brief pre-season break John Nicolson and Ste 'Mono' Monaghan are back with Peter Hooton for the latest Allez Les Rouges podcast from Blood Red. Author and journalist Brian Reade also joins the panel for the latest take on the big Liverpool FC talking points. From pre-season planning, including Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez's recovery, to Jordan Henderson's frustration over his Liverpool contract, the panel have their say on the pressing issues as well as the latest transfer speculation. Plus, ahead of the launch of his book, 'Diamonds In The Mud' Brian explains the motivation behind his book, including insight to Liverpool's managerial greats Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. Enjoy.Get exclusive podcasts direct to your inbox every week for FREE by joining the Blood Red Club. Sign up at http://www.bloodredpodcast.co.ukWatch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCJoin our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices