The Anfield Index Podcast

On the latest Newsround with Dave Davis, the pressure is mounting on Liverpool with just eight days remaining in the transfer window.

Dave reacts to the 2-2 draw at Newcastle and asks some uncomfortable questions after Liverpool were outfought and outworked despite winning the statistical battle. With the midfield lacking defensive instincts, the full-backs struggling and Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak yet to hit their expected levels, does Andoni Iraola need more than attacking reinforcements to solve Liverpool's problems?

Attention then turns to a potentially frantic end to the transfer window. Liverpool are expected to return with another attempt for Yankuba Minteh, while PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye remain firmly in the conversation after neither travelled for PSG's latest fixture. Dave also discusses the possibility of Barcola's situation running deep into deadline week and why Cody Gakpo's potential departure could depend on Liverpool landing their attacking targets first.

But will another winger really solve Liverpool's biggest problems? With the midfield debate intensifying and defensive reinforcements far from guaranteed, Dave assesses what Liverpool actually need before the window slams shut — while also highlighting encouraging performances from the club's new arrivals.
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Newsround with Dave Davis returns after Liverpool's dramatic 2-2 draw at St James' Park — a result that leaves considerably more questions than answers.

Dave breaks down a worrying Liverpool performance, with Newcastle exposing major issues in midfield and transition despite the Reds dominating possession and creating the greater volume of chances. With Liverpool repeatedly vulnerable on the counter, Dave examines the lack of defensive discipline, the debate around signing a genuine defensive midfielder and why the final eight days of the transfer window could now prove crucial.

There were positives, however. Jeremy Jacquet, Carney, Ronald Araujo and Victor Muñoz all impressed on their Premier League debuts, while Cody Gakpo continued his encouraging form. Dave assesses the new arrivals, the struggles of Liverpool's full-backs and midfield, and what Andoni Iraola and Richard Hughes must address before the window shuts.
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Liverpool scored a 99th-minute equaliser to snatch a point from a trip to Newcastle United in their Premier League opener. Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty was the key goal after Cody Gakpo had also earlier equalised. And Reds reporter David Lynch believes it was a game that featured plenty of positives and negatives for the visitors to think upon. Here, he discusses the midfield balance issues that are likely to define the early part of Iraola's reign. The important contributions of new signings Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz are also touched upon. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, TikTok, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc.
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On the first Raw of the season Guy Drinkel is joined by Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett to discuss the 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
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Gags and Lola are back to discuss Liverpool’s draw against Newcastle as they come from behind twice to salvage a draw. The pair go from attack to midfield to defence to discuss how poor of a performance this was. They call out the current ownership for not backing the manager, all this and a lot, lot more!
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