Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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.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

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/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 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://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

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: 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

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.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

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 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 Premier League have issued their response to football supporters not being given the green light to return to fixtures from October 1 - on the same night West Ham have three positive Covid cases ahead of their Carabao Cup tie with Hull City. Liverpool's new NIKE kit deal continues to go from strength to strength and have Gini Wijnaldum's latest contract talks hit an impasse? Plus, Luis Suarez is ready to link up with Diego Simeone and Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid and how did Liverpool's U23s get on in the EFL Trophy at Wigan Athletic? Join Guy Clarke and Matt Addison for the latest Morning Bulletin podcast from Blood Red. 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

Thiago Friday. Jota Saturday. Win at Chelsea on Sunday. What a few days it was to be a Liverpool fan. Little wonder, then, Josh Williams and David Hughes have got a lot to get stuck into in the latest episode of Analysing Anfield. They start with the signing of Thiago Alcantara, the Bayern Munich midfielder with the ‘unique skill-set’ who cannot only spot openings other players can’t, but has the technique to execute them. Basically, they believe the Spanish international’s arrival means Liverpool will now have the answer to most questions posed to them by opponents, or in their own words, ‘two Plan As’. But what about Wolves winger Diogo Jota, who swiftly followed Thiago through the Anfield doors? Is the Portuguese, who was previously identified as a transfer target by Dave and Josh in April, a back-up option to the front three? Or, on closer inspection of the data, is he actually a heir to Sadio Mane’s throne? The guys answer those questions before reviewing the mightily impressive 2-0 victory at Chelsea, focusing particularly on Thiago’s eye-catching cameo, and previewing Monday’s clash with an Arsenal team who have had Liverpool’s numbers in recent times.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

Liverpool have signed Diogo Jota from Wolves for an initial fee of £41m, with the forward potentially to make his Reds debut on Thursday night. To get the lowdown on the Portugal international, Blood Red's Matt Addison speaks to the Birmingham Mail's Alex Dicken, who covers Wolves regularly. Alex explains where Jota will fit in under Jurgen Klopp, why he could one day be a long-term replacement for either Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino, and how he compares to Adama Traore. There is also an interesting comparison made to former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, though Jota will have to considerably increase his consistency to reach anything like the Uruguayan's level! The chat concludes with a discussion about Ki-Jana Hoever, the Dutch youngster who moved to Wolves from Liverpool for a fee that could rise to as much as £13.5m, in a separate transfer deal. 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

Fresh from Liverpool's 2-0 win over Chelsea, the Blood Red podcast is here to react. Join the Liverpool ECHO's LFC correspondent Paul Gorst, Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury and Guy Clarke as they look back on the weekend's action both on and off the field as the Reds won at Stamford Bridge as well as signing Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota. We discuss Fabinho's showing alongside Virgil van Dijk in defence against Chelsea, Frank Lampard morphing into Jose Mourinho, the impact Jota could have, as well as reports that Crystal Palace have made a bid for Rhian Brewster. Plus, could Liverpool still look to sign a defender? 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