The Anfield Index Podcast

ตอน

• 
  Liverpool's Next Sporting Director?! HUGE Decisions Await Julian Ward 22.09.2026 20นาที

  Liverpool may be three weeks away from their next match, but there's no shortage of major decisions being made behind the scenes at Anfield. On Newsround, Dave Davis looks at the latest developments in Liverpool's search for a sporting director, with Julian Ward emerging as the internal favourite and Brentford's Lee Dykes also being discussed as a possible co-sporting director or technical director. Dave questions how that structure would work and what it could mean for Pedro Marques, while stressing that Liverpool need clarity quickly. And whoever gets the job will inherit a substantial to-do list. Virgil van Dijk and Alisson are entering the final year of their contracts, while Liverpool also need to secure the future of Rio Ngumoha amid reported interest elsewhere. Dave explains why these decisions make resolving the sporting-director situation increasingly important. On the pitch, Liverpool's defensive transformation continues. Jeremy Jacquet, Van Dijk and Ronald Araujo are producing outstanding duel numbers, while Liverpool have recorded three consecutive Premier League clean sheets. Jacquet's 76.3% duel success rate earns particular praise, but Dave agrees with Van Dijk's message: the youngster should be viewed as his partner and protégé rather than his replacement. Araujo's performances are also forcing a major conversation. Liverpool hold a reported option to make his move permanent, but with the defender turning 28 and other options available, Dave explains why the club can afford to wait before making that call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  GAKPO REBORN… BUT ISAK’S NUMBERS ARE SCARY! 21.09.2026 23นาที

  Cody Gakpo looks rejuvenated, creating chances, completing dribbles and winning nine duels at Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak’s numbers inside the box are moving to another level. Four Premier League goals already, vastly improved xG and more touches in the opposition box suggest Liverpool finally have Isak operating exactly where they need him. If that production continues, 20+ league goals is firmly within the statistical conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Two Footed Extra: News And Gossip 21.09.2026 16นาที

  Dave is back with Extra with News, mockery of Troy Deeney and gossip and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Two Footed Podcast: Weekend Review 21.09.2026 27นาที

  Dave reviews the weekends Premier League games, highlights the teams that should be concerned about their performances, lauds Brighton's mauling of Arsenal, and picks his winners and losers from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  LIVERPOOL’S NEW WALL: “ARSENAL AREN’T EVEN CLOSE!” 21.09.2026 19นาที

  Michael Reid breaks down Liverpool’s remarkable defensive improvement under Andoni Iraola, with Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo dominating physically. Their duel numbers are outstanding, Liverpool have now kept three consecutive Premier League clean sheets, and the underlying xG numbers suggest this defensive resurgence could be sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Daily Red - Reasons for Optimism 21.09.2026 43นาที

  Dave looks back at the Bournemouth game and unlike a certain Everton fan took a look at the positives from the game, the positives from the Reds first 7 games, and the multitude of reasons for optimism moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  LIVERPOOL’S JANUARY PLAN! Minteh Doubts As Camara Move Takes Shape 21.09.2026 21นาที

  January is already starting to come into focus. Lynch assesses renewed links with Yankuba Minteh and why a deal looks difficult without an attacking departure, while Ayyoub Bouaddi? / Camara remains the more obvious midfield route as Liverpool consider where this squad still needs strengthening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  THE WIRTZ REALITY! Liverpool Can’t Ignore This Any Longer 21.09.2026 19นาที

  There is no hiding from Florian Wirtz’s Bournemouth performance. Lynch explains why criticism of the £116m signing is now entirely fair, why the first half was arguably his poorest 45 minutes for Liverpool and why the period between now and Christmas could be crucial to his future in Andoni Iraola’s best XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  LIVERPOOL HAVE FOUND THEIR STEEL! Jacquet & Araujo Are Transforming This Team 21.09.2026 19นาที

  David Lynch breaks down Liverpool’s hard-fought win at Bournemouth and the growing defensive strength under Andoni Iraola. Jeremy Jacquet earns huge praise after another outstanding display, Ronald Araujo continues to dominate his battles and Trey Nyoni once again shows why he is pushing hard for a place in the starting XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Carragher Was WRONG! Dave Davis Defends Liverpool's Strategy 21.09.2026 21นาที

  The Florian Wirtz debate is intensifying – but has some of the criticism now gone too far? On Newsround, Dave Davis takes an in-depth look at Wirtz's difficult performance at Bournemouth and the growing scrutiny surrounding Liverpool's big-money attacker. Dave agrees with Andoni Iraola's assessment that Wirtz struggled badly during the first half before improving after the break, and admits there were moments when the German repeatedly surrendered possession far too cheaply. But Dave also responds to Jamie Carragher's much stronger assessment, particularly the suggestion that Wirtz isn't simply suffering from poor form and that what Liverpool are seeing may simply be the player he is. Dave strongly questions that conclusion, pointing towards the level Wirtz previously reached in Germany while acknowledging that Liverpool still haven't seen enough of it. The numbers also complicate the conversation. Despite his struggles, Wirtz created three chances, won three tackles and had covered 9.2km before being substituted. Dave argues that effort and work rate aren't the issue – instead questioning where the confidence and fearless dribbling that characterised Wirtz at his best have disappeared to. There's also the latest transfer discussion, with Yankuba Minteh once again linked with Liverpool ahead of January. Dave explains why he's sceptical about a winter move, particularly given Cody Gakpo's excellent form and Liverpool having potentially greater priorities in midfield and at full-back. Iraola's assessment of Liverpool's progress and the difficult run awaiting the Reds after the international break rounds out the show. ⚽ Sponsored by: Try FootyTotals - free featured match. https://footytotals.com/dashboard?utm_source=anfield-index&utm_medium=paid_other&utm_campaign=launch-2026-09&utm_content=youtube-description&league=premier-league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Liverpool Have Found A MONSTER! Jacquet Dominates Again 21.09.2026 21นาที

  On Newsround, Dave Davis reacts to Liverpool's hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Bournemouth, with Alexander Isak providing the decisive moment on his 27th birthday. Liverpool weren't at their best – particularly during a sluggish opening period – but three points on the road leaves the Reds just three points behind Arsenal heading into the international break. The biggest positive, though, might be at the other end of the pitch. Liverpool have now recorded three consecutive Premier League clean sheets, with Andoni Iraola's side increasingly difficult to break down. Jeremy Jacquet produced another outstanding display, while Ronald Araujo brought aggression, aerial dominance and leadership from right-back. Dave digs into Jacquet's remarkable numbers and explains why the 21-year-old's start to life in England has exceeded almost every expectation. Araujo's impact is also becoming impossible to ignore, with Liverpool suddenly possessing a much more physical and imposing defensive unit. There's praise too for Trey Nyoni, who was trusted ahead of Ryan Gravenberch when Liverpool needed greater control late on, while Cody Gakpo's excellent start continues. It wasn't vintage Liverpool – but Iraola increasingly has something extremely valuable to build upon: a team that's becoming very difficult to beat. ⚽ Sponsored by: Try FootyTotals - free featured match. https://footytotals.com/dashboard?utm_source=anfield-index&utm_medium=paid_other&utm_campaign=launch-2026-09&utm_content=youtube-description&league=premier-league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Daily Red: Crucial Win As Liverpool Beat Bournemouth But Some Questions Remain! 20.09.2026 44นาที

  Guy Drinkel is here with today's Daily Red as he reflects on the match against Bournemouth with some questions over some of Liverpool's expensive stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  David Lynch: A GREAT WIN BUT WIRTZ & NYONI CALL AWAITS! | Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool reaction 20.09.2026 33นาที

  David Lynch reacts to Liverpool's win over Bournemouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Post Match Raw: THAT’LL DO 20.09.2026 1ชม. 34นาที

  On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett reflect on an important win away at Bournemouth which puts a positive sheen on the Reds’ start to the season ahead of a mammoth break for international football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  PLAYER RATINGS! Jacquet Shines, Wirtz Struggles & More... | Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool 20.09.2026 24นาที

  Gags Tandon and Lola Katz Roberts give their player ratings from Liverpool's win over Bournemouth on 'Rate Don't Hate' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  FULL-TIME REDS: Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool Match Reaction! 20.09.2026 49นาที

  Gags Tandon and Lola Katz Roberts react to Liverpool's 1-0 win over AFC Bournemouth on 'Full-Time Reds' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Andoni Iraola Post-Match Press Conference | Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool 20.09.2026 8นาที

  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola reacts to the Reds' crucial 1-0 win at Bournemouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  NEWSROUND SPECIAL: MUST WIN GAME BEFORE THE BREAK 20.09.2026 19นาที

  Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on: •⁠ ⁠⁠Line up v Bournemouth, how important today is before the int break and whether Nyoni gets into that double pivot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Newsround: Liverpool have a NEW TRIPLE transfer interest 20.09.2026 19นาที

  Dave Davis looks at all the Liverpool FC latest with focus on: Links to Aramburu, Camara and Lennert Karl discussed, talking about the likelihood of a deal being done, and where they might fit in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• 
  Who Gets Dropped? Liverpool's Formation Debate Rages On 19.09.2026 24นาที

  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