Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Simon Hughes for the latest Walk On podcast as the panel assess where Liverpool turn in their search for a successor following last week's news Xabi Alonso is staying at Bayer Leverkusen.

Amongst those discussed are the new favourite, Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon as well as Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi and outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel. What impact will Liverpool's 'data-led' approach have on the final shortlist of candidates who emerge and could FSG have been better prepared for finding a successor to Klopp?

Plus, with the Reds having retaken the lead at the top of the Premier League we look ahead to Sunday's visit to Old Trafford with Sheffield United first heading to Anfield on Thursday.

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Produced by Guy Clarke

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