Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

After a busy transfer window, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano joins Matt Addison to speak about the Champions League - and Liverpool's chances of winning the tournament. On the agenda are all of the big rivals the Reds will have to beat around Europe in order to claim their seventh European Cup, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and PSG. Which of those teams have strengthened the most since last season? Does the Thiago Alcantara transfer switch the odds in favour of Liverpool in 2020/21? And which players should football fans watch out for? As well as talking all things Champions League, Fabrizio and Matt also discuss potential future transfer moves for the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who could both be on the move next summer, and who both have been linked with Liverpool at times in the past. Enjoy!The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Liverpool replace Virgil van Dijk? With the news that the Netherlands captain is set to undergo surgery on an ACL injury which could keep him out for the rest of the season, Josh Williams and David Hughes host a special episode of Analysing Anfield to assess the options Jurgen Klopp has in front of him. Joe Gomez and Joel Matip appear the obvious candidates, but could Fabinho or even RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano be the man to replace Van Dijk in Liverpool's defence?The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blood Red podcast reacts to the news that Jordan Pickford will not be banned for his horror tackle on Virgil van Dijk; that Alisson Becker could be back by the end of the month, and that Joel Matip has today undergone a scan. If Matip’s leg injury proves serious that means Liverpool could be down to one fit recognised centre-back for Wednesday’s Champions League opener with Ajax after Van Dijk sustained a serious injury at the hands of Pickford in Saturday’s 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton at Goodison Park. But some much-needed good news for Jurgen Klopp comes in the fact that goalkeeper Alisson is making good progress in his return from injury and could even be fit to face West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday, October 31. Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer, Connor Dunn and host Matt Addison discuss all that as well as reviewing the controversial clash with Everton and previewing the trip to Amsterdam to take on Ajax. The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virgil van Dijk's season could be in doubt with the Dutchman set for surgery after damaging his ACL in the Merseyside derby against Everton. Jordan Pickford's lunge at van Dijk resulted in him being substituted after just nine minutes at Goodison Park and, following consultation with a specialist, the defender is now set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines. The Liverpool ECHO's LFC correspondent Paul Gorst joins Guy Clarke to react to the breaking news. The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark has worked with the Premier League champions for two seasons - but he has also been employed by both Ajax and FC Midtjylland in the past. So who better to get the lowdown on two of Liverpool's Group D Champions League opponents than the Dane ahead of the trip to the Netherlands to take on Ajax in their opening match on Wednesday night? Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff and players will certainly be taking note. Thomas also explains why he feels FIFA and Arsene Wenger's proposed law changes would be bad not only for Liverpool, but also for football more widely, and why he has gone back on the suggestion that he would not work for one of the Reds' top-six Premier League rivals. Enjoy!The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park against Everton in the 237th Merseyside derby. That was despite Jordan Henderson having a stoppage-time 'winner' ruled out for offside against Sadio Mane on a controversial afternoon for VAR. Jordan Pickford clattered into Virgil van Dijk, resulting in the Dutchman leaving the pitch injured, with no punishment handed out before the late drama, after Richarlison was sent-off for the Blues. Join Guy Clarke as we bring you reaction from Jurgen Klopp, in his post-match press conference, the ECHO's Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst, as well as our regular contributors Alex Watt, Lauren Black, Owen Thomas, Ross Strachan, Hannah Pinnock and Mark Baker. Enjoy.The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a special joint edition of the Liverpool ECHO’s Analysing Anfield and Analysing Everton podcasts as we preview Saturday’s Everton v Liverpool Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. In the red corner we have Josh Williams, and in the blue corner we have David Hughes, but despite their allegiances, they remain as objective as ever as they pick apart what could be the most intriguing derby in years. Everton will go into the 12.30pm kick-off riding high at the top of the Premier League while Liverpool will make the short trip across Stanley Park with tails between their legs after the heavy defeat at Aston Villa before the international break. Surely, then, Carlo Ancelotti will instruct his side to take the game to the defending champions? Josh and David discuss that, and use the underlying statistics to explain why this is a true battle of the best two teams in the country on form at the moment, before turning their thoughts to which areas both the Blues and the Reds will look to exploit tomorrow. There’s a special look at the respective under-fire goalkeepers, Jordan Pickford and Adrian, and why their performances could be the deciding factors in the game, and there’s also analysis of James Rodriguez’s influence and why Jurgen Klopp should throw Thiago Alcantara straight in at the deep end.The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Liverpool prepare for the 237th Merseyside derby, the Blood Red podcast react to Jurgen Klopp’s press conference and preview the Goodison Park visit. The Reds head to the old enemy with a 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions against the Blues, with Saturday’s meeting marking 10 years since Everton’s last win. Guy Clarke, Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and Matt Addison look ahead to the game as Jurgen Klopp takes on Carlo Ancelotti, with Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane, Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip all available for selection. Plus we take a look at the domestic transfer deadline as Harry Wilson, Harvey Elliott and Herbie Kane all look set to move out. Enjoy.The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurgen Klopp has been speaking with the media ahead of the weekend's Merseyside derby. Among the questioning for the Liverpool manager was his thoughts on how well Everton have started the new season under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Klopp also gave a fitness update with both Sadio Mane and Thiago Alcantara set to return for the game at Goodison Park. Alisson Becker's progress from injury was also brought up with the Brazilian having missed the defeat to Aston Villa last time out. Enjoy.The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC reporter Paul Gorst speaks exclusively to former Reds chief executive Peter Moore about his three years in the role at his beloved Anfield. Moore, a lifelong Red, explains how he came to take the job of his dreams, his legacy, his decsison to leave in the summer, his replacement Billy Hogan, and his thoughts on FSG, who today are celebrating 10 years in charge of the club. The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodRedLiverpoolFCVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices