Blood Red: The Liverpool Fc Podcast

A hectic start to the season for Liverpool comes to a close this evening, when the champions make the trip to the Midlands to take on Aston Villa in the final Premier League match before the international break. And to get the lowdown on a revitalised and big-spending Villa side, Paul Wheelock speaks to Ashley Preece, the Aston Villa writer for the Birmingham Live website, who tells all about what has been an exciting summer, and exciting start to the campaign, for fans of Dean Smith’s team. Villa, like Liverpool, boast a 100% winning record going into Sunday’s game. But have they any chance of stopping a Reds side that were at their imperious best in Monday’s 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield? Paul puts that question to Ashley, plus more about the likes of Jack Grealish and Villa new boy Ross Barkley.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/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKq

Rhian Brewster is on his way to Sheffield United and the young striker could be joined out of the Liverpool exit door by Xherdan Shaqiri, Marko Grujic and Harry Wilson before Monday’s transfer deadline. Little wonder, then, that potential sales are the big talking point of the Blood Red podcast as the Premier League champions’ razor-sharp sporting director Michael Edwards looks to balance the books after the signings of Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcantara and Kostas Tsimikas. Guy Clarke, Connor Dunn and Dan Kay also look back on Thursday night’s Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp’s press conference from earlier today – and look ahead to Sunday’s Premier League clash at Aston Villa. 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

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media ahead of the trip to Aston Villa on Sunday. The German was asked about the future of Rhian Brewster amid transfer talk around a potential move to Sheffield United and discussed the difference in development between the striker and Curtis Jones following the midfielder's England U21 call-up. Klopp was also asked about which other players could leave before Monday's transfer deadline before revealing captain Jordan Henderson could feature at Villa Park for the Reds. Klopp finished with a passionate response around his concerns of players going out on international duty. 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://ww

Liverpool are out of the Carabao Cup, losing on penalties to Arsenal after a goalless draw at Anfield. Divock Origi and Harry Wilson, on his first Liverpool start, missed from the spot as the Gunners made it through to the quarter-final stage. Join Guy Clarke for reaction to the match as Jurgen Klopp speaks in his post-match press conference on Xherdan Shaqiri's future amid transfer speculation after the Swiss missed out on the matchday squad. The ECHO's Liverpool correspondent Paul Gorst gives his take after the game, plus our regular contributors Ross Strachan, Mark Baker and Hannah Pinnock share their thoughts, as do those in our Blood Red podcast Facebook group. 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 B

Atalanta, Ajax and FC Midtjylland – that’s who Liverpool have been drawn against in Group D of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Join Guy Clarke and Matt Addison as they react to the draw in this snap episode of The Agenda.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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool underlined why they are the Premier League champions with a superb 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Monday that came on the back of closest rivals Manchester City losing 5-2 at home to Leicester City. Man City followed that humiliating defender by signing yet another defender in the shape of the £65m Ruben Dias. But as Josh Williams and David Hughes explain on the latest Analysing Anfield podcast, Dias may not be the man to address their huge defensive concerns. Virgil van Dijk has certainly been a transformational signing for Liverpool, however, but Josh and David argue on Monday he showed why he is a problem solver in more ways than one as part of their deep dive into the win against Arsenal. Talk then turn to this weekend’s visit to Aston Villa, and their signing of former Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, and early thoughts on the title race and the buys that are being made, including City’s capture of Benfica’s Dias. The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the

On this week's Liverpool.com podcast Dan Morgan is joined by Mark Wakefield, Blood Red's Matt Addison and the Liverpool ECHO's Dan Kay. The guys delve into the performance against Arsenal on Monday night, looking at Liverpool's intensity in the game, with a nod to past lessons learnt against Mikel Arteta's men. There is also a discussion about Naby Keita's maturity and role in this Liverpool team now, as well as the continuing importance of Gini Wijnaldum to the champions, despite his ongoing links to Barcelona. The panel also touch on the Premier League madness now ensuing weekly, and ponder whether a lack of crowds is having an impact on such an upturn in goals. 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 Blo

Ahead of Liverpool's second meeting with Arsenal at Anfield this week, this time in the Carabao Cup, Pep Lijnders has been speaking with the media. The assistant manager was asked about Thiago Alcantara after the midfielder tested positive for Covid-19, before getting onto the team news for the tie. Liverpool will be without Kostas Tsimikas through injury while Jordan Henderson will also be unavailable. Lijnders was also asked about Neco Williams after the youngster was harshly criticised in some quarters after his showing against Lincoln City in the third round. Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones were all also on the agenda. 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: htt

Thiago Alcantara tests positive for Covid-19, Barry Lewtas' U21s suffer a late 3-2 defeat away to Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Trophy, Gary Neville backtracks on title claim, and both Manchester clubs in a rush to get deals done in the final week of the window as City land £64.3m Ruben Dias as United turn attentions to Ousmane Dembele after 'failure' to land Jadon Sancho... join Guy Clarke and Matt Addison as they round-up the morning's top stories for you in one place in our Morning Bulletin podcast. 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/a

After Sadio Mane, Andy Robertson and Diogo Jota all starred in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield, the Blood Red podcast reacts. With the Reds making it three wins from three to begin their title defence, we discuss the complete nature of the showing over Mikel Arteta’s side. From the individual brilliance of Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold to the strength in depth signified by Jota’s goal from the bench. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Sean Bradbury and Joe Rimmer as we look at an early advantage gained over Manchester City in the race for the Premier League. Plus, we preview the three-handled League Cup tie with Arsenal on Thursday night. 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

Liverpool made it three wins from three at the start of the new Premier League season with a controlled 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield. Sadio Mane cancelled out an opener for Alexandre Lacazette following an Andy Robertson error, before the Scot made amends to put the Reds 2-1 ahead. Diogo Jota made his league debut off the bench, capping the occasion with a goal sealing all three points for the Premier League champions. Join Guy Clarke as we hear from Jurgen Klopp in his post-match press conference, the ECHO's Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Gorst's verdict, while our regular contributors Ross Strachan, Lauren Black, Steve Dawson, Owen Thomas, Matt Whitty, Alex Watt and Mark Baker all have their say, plus those in our Blood Red podcast Facebook group. 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 o

David James speaks to Matt Addison about Alisson Becker, Jurgen Klopp and his old club Liverpool's defence of the Premier League. James explains why Thiago Alcantara has made him change his mind over who will win the title this season, plus why Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson is so good. The former Reds number one also talks through what he has seen while visiting Melwood recently, what should happen next with Loris Karius, who remains a Liverpool player, and why he rates Mikel Arteta so highly ahead of the Arsenal manager bringing his side to Anfield tonight. James was speaking to the Liverpool ECHO as part of his new Switch Before Pitch campaign to help grassroots sport through the COVID-19 pandemic.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/165659984

Rounding up all what's been going on at Kirkby, the Academy Show is back once more! Join Matt Addison and Guy Clarke as they look through the latest developments, from a feisty 5-3 win for the U23s over Manchester United on Friday night to disappointment for the U18s on Saturday. Plus they examine the prospects of James Balagizi, fresh from putting pen to paper on his first professional deal, as well as touching on Tom Hill sustaining a long-term injury, before getting onto the 'One to Watch'. This time around Matt profiles new signing Melkamu Frauendorf following his recent move from German outfit Hoffenheim. 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/chann

Following on from the opening episode of the campaign, we're back with the latest trip down Memory Lane as we remember Liverpool's treble-winning season of 2000/01, 20 years on. Join Guy Clarke and Dan Kay for the latest nostalgic look back as the Reds began their UEFA Cup run in the month of September, facing Rapid Bucharest in the first round, with Nick Barmby's goal separating the two sides over the two legs. They also look into the burning star that was shining at Anfield in the form of Michael Owen, whose goalscoring exploits continued through the month as fellow youngsters Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard also began to assert themselves into becoming key personnel under Gerard Houllier en-route to becoming modern day legends for Liverpool. 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 Face

As Liverpool prepare to face Arsenal in the Premier League, we get stuck into Jurgen Klopp’s selection dilemma with Thiago, Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones all in contention. Fresh from his star showing in the Carabao Cup, we look into Jones’ burgeoning Liverpool career. As well as that, has Minamino earned his first league start of the new campaign? Plus, we react to Neco Williams’ and Xherdan Shaqiri’s showings at Lincoln City. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, Sean Bradbury and Connor Dunn for all that and more. 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.liverpoole

Ahead of Monday night’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has been speaking with the media. The manager was asked about any potential plans for the Premier League to help EFL clubs out financially amid the impact of Covid-19 before looking ahead to the game with the Gunners. Klopp was asked about the job Mikel Arteta has done at Arsenal and why the Spaniard's team have proven so difficult for Liverpool to break down in recent meetings. Also on the agenda was the future of Rhian Brewster after missing the Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln City on Thursday night as well as the fitness of Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson. Plus, could Thiago Alcantara could make his full Reds debut? 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/1656

Liverpool cruised past Lincoln City with a 7-2 at Sincil Bank with both Curtis Jones and Takumi Minamino grabbing braces in the Carabao Cup tie. Xherdan Shaqiri, Marko Grujic and Divock Origi were also on the scoresheet as Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota both made their Reds debuts. Hear from Jurgen Klopp in his post-match press conference and the thoughts of the ECHO's chief LFC writer Ian Doyle as Liverpool set up a fourth-round tie with Arsenal at Anfield next week. Plus, Hannah Pinnock one of our regular contributors, has her say, as well as those in the Blood Red podcast Facebook group. Join Guy Clarke for all that - and more! 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://

After Liverpool signed Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota inside two days, the Liverpool ECHO's LFC correspondent Paul Gorst explains the inside track on the transfers. Speaking to Matt Addison, Paul talks through how the Jota deal unfolded out of the blue, including some details on how Liverpool tracked the player, and how assistant manager Pep Lijnders was crucial to making it happen. There is then talk of Thiago - another transfer that was done relatively quickly once the Reds decided to make their move, with Bayern Munich accepting an initial £20million fee. And finally, with Ki-Jana Hoever gone, could Liverpool sign a new centre-back? And what does the last few days mean for former targets Ben White and Ismaila Sarr? All is explained. 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: http

On this week's Liverpool.com podcast, Dan Morgan is joined by Kristian Walsh, Oliver Connolly and, making his debut, Mark Wakefield - our newest staff writer. The guys discuss the obvious in Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota, but also the impact of both from the dressing room to boardroom on the club. There is also a delve into the Thiago and Fabinho performances at Chelsea, along with some chat on the home side's inferiority complex to the champions on the day. We also ask, who represents FSG's most value for money signing? The panel gave their answer and we're also giving you the chance to give yours in this week's survey. 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.yout

Pep Lijnders called new signing Diogo Jota a ‘pressing monster’ ahead of the £45m winger’s potential debut for Liverpool in Thursday’s Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln City. Reds assistant manager Lijnders, who as usual for League Cup preview press conferences, was sitting in for Jurgen Klopp, also discussed fellow new signing Thiago Alcantara and what he made of his debut performance in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Chelsea. And also on the agenda was fitness updates on captain Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and youngster Billy Koumetio. 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