Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast

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Under the Radar: Spotlight on Liverpool 'transfer target' and possible Gini Wijnaldum successor, Yves Bissouma Feb 03, 2021

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Liverpool are one of several clubs around Europe to be linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma. So, Matt Addison speaks to those who have watched the 24-year-old midfielder and know his game extensively to get the lowdown on the possible Reds summer transfer target. Firstly, Brighton podcaster Charlie Haffenden explains why he feels Bissouma could become a world-class player under Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp - and outlines why a bid of £40m+ might be required to tempt the Seagulls into a sale. Analysing Anfield hosts Josh Williams and David Hughes then offer insight into the statistical and tactical factors behind the links to the Anfield giants. And those links to Bissouma are only likely to increase as the clock appears to tick down on Gini Wijnaldum's time at Liverpool.
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Analysing Anfield: Underlying numbers show Davies and Kabak are ideal solution to Liverpool's defensive needs Feb 02, 2021

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Liverpool and Michael Edwards were busy on transfer deadline day as they signed Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies. So, in this latest episode of Analysing Anfield, Josh Williams and David Hughes explain what the pair will bring to Jurgen Klopp's side and how important they could be for the remainder of the season. There is also a look back at the game last Thursday against Tottenham Hotspur, in which Liverpool picked up their first Premier League win of 2021, and last Sunday against West Ham United, where they got their second victory and appeared back to their fluid attacking best. Finally, Josh and Dave look ahead to this evening's game with Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield as they make their predictions for how that match might play out. Enjoy.
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-davies-liverpool-january-transfer-19750837
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-michael-edwards-kabak-davies-19748543
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Press conference: Jurgen Klopp on Davies and Kabak signings, Minamino loan to Southampton plus Matip and Van Dijk injury latest Feb 02, 2021

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been speaking with the media following a busy transfer deadline day. The German spoke about why Liverpool moved for Preston North End defender Ben Davies and Schalke's Ozan Kabak. He was also asked out Joel Matip's season-ending injury and whether or not Virgil van Dijk will be registered in their Premier League and Champions League squads for the second half of the campaign. With Takumi Minamino moving on loan to Southampton, Klopp also talks about why the Japanese international was allowed to leave, and previews Wednesday night's visit of Brighton & Hove Albion. Enjoy.
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Who is Ozan Kabak? Lowdown on Liverpool's centre-back signing Feb 02, 2021

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Liverpool have signed Ozan Kabak on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to buy the centre-back in the summer for £18m. So what will Kabak bring to Jurgen Klopp's side? And should he be a long-term option for Liverpool beyond the rest of the campaign? Matt Addison speaks to Bundesliga expert and football journalist for Goal, Ronan Murphy, to get the lowdown on the 20-year-old Turkey international. Enjoy.
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ozan-kabak-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-19748807
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-kabak-shirt-number-transfer-19748891
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kabak-liverpool-transfer-deadline-day-19748791
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Blood Red: Transfer deadline day special | Liverpool close in on defensive double deal for Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies Feb 01, 2021

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As Liverpool prepare to make a double swoop on deadline day, join us for reaction to the imminent signings of Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak. Host Guy Clarke is joined by Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle and Joe Rimmer to discuss the two deals, why Liverpool left it so late, and more. Plus, we’ll look back on the 3-1 win over West Ham United, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice, and preview Wednesday night’s visit of Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield. Enjoy.
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-ozan-kabak-deal-breaking-19746909
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-davies-liverpool-transfer-19741110
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-news-live-davies-19738836
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Who is Ben Davies? Lowdown on Liverpool transfer target Feb 01, 2021

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Liverpool have agreed a £2m fee with Preston North End for defender Ben Davies. But it’s probably fair to say Reds fans don’t know much above the 25-year-old. So to learn more about Davies, who better to ask than Guy Clarke? Our Blood Red podcast host is also a freelance commentator who has commentated on Preston matches for the past six seasons. So, in this special podcast, Guy tells Matt Addison all about the defender Liverpool look set to sign today before the transfer window closes. Enjoy.
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-davies-liverpool-transfer-breaking-19740335
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-ben-davies-preston-19740414
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-ben-davies-transfer-preston-19740283
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Post-Game: West Ham United 1-3 Liverpool | Mo Salah stars on the pitch as Michael Edwards works his magic in the transfer market Jan 31, 2021

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Liverpool are up to third in the Premier League after beating West Ham United 3-1 at the London Stadium. Mohamed Salah grabbed a brace with Gini Wijnaldum adding a third as Jurgen Klopp's side made it back-to-back wins down in the capital. Meanwhile, breaking news off the pitch sees Liverpool move for Preston North End defender Ben Davies having agreed a £2m deal with the Championship side. Join Guy Clarke for reaction from the London Stadium as we hear Jurgen Klopp's press conference, the ECHO's chief Liverpool FC writer Ian Doyle, as well as our regular contributors Lauren Black, Mark Baker, Owen Thomas and Steve Dawson - plus those writing in the Blood Red podcast Facebook group. Enjoy.
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Behind Enemy Lines: Secret behind David Moyes’ West Ham revival and lowdown on Liverpool-linked Issa Diop Jan 31, 2021

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Liverpool got very much back on track on Thursday night with that impressive victory at Tottenham Hotspur. But they make the return trip to London today for what could be an even tougher test of their title credentials – and their ridiculously injury-hit defence. And that’s because West Ham United go into this afternoon's game on the back of six straight wins in all competitions. Four of those have come in the Premier League, which means they sit just two points behind Liverpool in fifth. So to get the inside track on the remarkable revival David Moyes is inspiring at the London Stadium, Paul Wheelock speaks to Tom Clark, who is the new West Ham reporter for the Football.London website. They also talk about Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek, whose late runs into the box remind Tom of a certain Steven Gerrard, and about Issa Diop, who is one of the centre-backs being linked to Liverpool before the transfer window closes.
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Football Finance Special: Kieran Maguire on why Liverpool CAN afford to spend this month Jan 30, 2021

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The injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip may ultimately change things but for a long time in this transfer window it has appeared that Liverpool will not sign a centre-back in January. So where do they really stand in terms of football finances in a week that has seen them climb into the top five in the Deloitte Money League, moving above Manchester City? Matt Addison is joined first by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and then by the Liverpool ECHO's football and business writer Dave Powell to discuss the latest economic situation at the Reds. On the agenda are Nike, Kylian Mbappe, transfers, Anfield, revenue and more as the guests provide insight into the situation - and whether the current scrutiny of FSG is justified. The show concludes with a chat about Billy Beane and RedBall Acquisitions, with a deal to sell part of FSG to the company having now collapsed, and also the Boston Red Sox and how John W Henry and Co have coped with the pandemic at their other major sports enterprise, with reference to how that could be applied at Liverpool.
*Please note this podcast was recorded before Joel Matip sustained ankle-ligament damage in the 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur.
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Blood Red: What are Liverpool's centre-back options? | Mustafi, Botman, Long Jan 29, 2021

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With the transfer deadline looming, do Liverpool have time to complete a deal to sign a centre-back? Following injury to Fabinho and Joel Matip, Jurgen Klopp has conceded the Reds are in the market for a new defender with no fit senior options left. Join Guy Clarke, Ian Doyle, David Lynch and Theo Squires as we assess who Klopp and Michael Edwards could turn their attentions to and how likely a deal is to take place. Plus, the panel look ahead to Sunday’s visit to take on West Ham United at the London Stadium. Enjoy.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/shkodran-mustafi-liverpool-transfer-19725650
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aaron-long-liverpool-loan-redbull-19727887
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfers-matip-fabinho-breaking-19726854
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