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.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for reaction from Anfield as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League, seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 courtesy of goals by Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.Listen in to hear from Jurgen Klopp speaking post-match in his press conference, including his praise for Alexis Mac Allister who played a starring role against his former side.Plus The Athletic's Andy Jones also shares his views having been at Anfield to watch on as the Reds opened up a two-point lead at the summit with nine games to play.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for your weekly Walk On podcast ahead of the return of Premier League action.Before looking ahead to Brighton's visit to Anfield on Sunday the panel look back on the weekend's action as Liverpool Legends beat Ajax Legends 4-2 with Fernando Torres scoring in front of the Kop on his Anfield return, as we consider how he's remembered at Liverpool following his controversial move to Chelsea in January 2011.Meanwhile, with Richard Hughes being confirmed as the club's new sporting director, as of June 1st, we assess the list of priorities he has with Liverpool in need of a successor for Jurgen Klopp, a number of key players heading into the final 12 months of their current deals as well as having to navigate the summer transfer window.Plus, there's a head-to-head between James and Simon in an inaugural Walk On quiz. Enjoy!Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Liverpool's 4-3 defeat in the FA Cup at Old Trafford Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce and Caoimhe O'Neill to get stuck into the latest talking points, including the form of Cody Gakpo as well as the eight arrests - including two for tragedy chanting - on Sunday.Away from the on-pitch action, the panel also look back on Rafa Benitez's Liverpool legacy after the Spaniard was sacked by Celta Vigo last week with this summer marking 20 years since his appointment at Anfield.Plus there's the latest injury news after Darwin Nunez withdrew from international duty with Uruguay.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce from Old Trafford following the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United.Despite coming from behind to lead 2-1 inside 90 minutes the game was taken to extra time in a modern FA Cup classic, only for the home side to progress to the last four, even after Harvey Elliott had re-established a lead for Liverpool in extra time.Listen in for analysis from Old Trafford as well as the best from Jurgen Klopp's press conference as well as The Athletic's Mark Carey sharing his take too.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Edwards is returning to Liverpool having been appointed by FSG as CEO of Football as part of the club's restructuring as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp.Join Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes as they debate and discuss the appointment with the former sporting director returning in a more senior, overarching role within FSG's ownership structure with Bournemouth technical director Richard Hughes set to join in the sporting director role vacated by Jorg Schmadtke.As well as the off-pitch news, the panel also touch on the significance of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Anfield with Man City before looking ahead to this week's action with Sparta Prague heading to Anfield on Thursday before the visit to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup Sixth Round.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce for reaction following Jurgen Klopp's final Premier League encounter with Pep Guardiola as Man City made the trip to Anfield.The Reds had to come from behind in the game following John Stones' first half opener with Alexis Mac Allister levelling from the penalty spot in the second half.Listen in for analysis from James at Anfield as well as Jurgen Klopp's thoughts in his post-match press conference as well as The Athletic's Andy Jones reflecting on the impact of the Anfield atmosphere.Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes join Tony Evans to look ahead to Sunday's crucial and potentially title-deciding clash with Man City. Who will be back for the Reds? And what sort of side does Klopp pick against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday night?Plus, a look back at Darwin's last gasp winner over Forest, and why there continues to be such a grim atmosphere around that fixture.Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Pearce and Simon Hughes are alongside Tony Evans for the latest Walk On podcast following the Reds' winning their 10th League Cup against Chelsea at Wembley.Following Jurgen Klopp's comment in the aftermath of Sunday's Carabao Cup success being "the most special" of his career the panel discuss the achievement of winning the cup with a reliance on a number of academy graduates before debating where it ranks amongst the German's many successes at Anfield.Plus ahead of Wednesday's FA Cup Fifth Round action with Southampton - and the Premier League run-in as well as the Europa League knockout phase how far can Liverpool go this season as injuries begin to grip?Email: walk-on@theathletic.comProduced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join James Pearce from Wembley as Liverpool won the League Cup for the 10th time as captain Virgil van Dijk headed in an extra time winner against Chelsea.Jurgen Klopp also underlined his belief in his young, injured-hit squad bringing on teenagers Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Jayden Danns as the game headed towards extra time.As well as hearing from Klopp's press conference we also bring you the thoughts of Tony Evans and The Athletic's data writer Mark Carey at Wembley.Produced by Guy ClarkeEmail: walk-on@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices