The Official Liverpool FC Podcast

Arne Slot, Ryan Gravenberch and Caoimhin Kelleher react to an eventful encounter with Chelsea at Anfield which saw Curtis Jones’ winner secure a 2-1 victory for Liverpool, after Mo Salah’s penalty was cancelled out by Nicolas Jackson. In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer, who joined Rob Jones pitchside for LFCTV’s post-match show.

To mark World Mental Health Day 2024, Diogo Jota talks to LFC's Performance Psychologist, Lee Richardson, about managing mental health and wellbeing as part of the Red Together campaign. For more information and advice on mental health and wellbeing visit mentalhealth.org.uk

Arne Slot, Cody Gakpo and Vítězslav Jaroš react to Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace after Diogo Jota’s 9th minute goal was enough to earn all three points at Selhurst Park and keep the Reds top of the Premier League heading into the international break. In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear analysis from former players Ray Houghton, Jason McAteer and Martin Kelly who appeared on LFCTV’s post-match show, as well as Liverpool fans Gareth Roberts, Ryan Paton and Kim Olthof.

Liverpool recorded a 2-0 victory over Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday night to make it two wins from two in the Champions League league phase. Alexis Mac Allister put the Reds in front on 11 minutes when his dart into the area was picked out by a sublime Mohamed Salah delivery, enabling him to steer in from close range with one touch. In a hard-fought contest, Bologna struck the woodwork twice in the first half, but Salah made certain of the outcome when he rasped a curling finish into the top corner in the final quarter and made certain a 100 per cent start to the new-look format. With this victory head coach Arne Slot has achieved a feat never done before in Liverpool history after his side defeated Bologna on Wednesday night. The Dutchman became the only boss in Reds history to preside over eight wins in their opening nine matches in charge. In this episode of The Reaction, Arne Slot and Dominik Szoboszlai reflect on the win at Anfield, we also hear from former players Jason McAteer and Jay Spearing who joined Rob Jones for LFCTV’s post-match show For details on how to subscribe to LFCTV or LFCTVGO head to www.liverpoolfc.com/watch

Arne Slot and goalscorer Ibrahima Konate reflect on Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Wolves which saw them go top of the Premier League. Konate’s header and Mo Salah’s penalty helped the Reds pick up all three points as they maintained their 100% away record in 2024-25 so far. In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former players Sammy Lee and David James – who joined Becky Davis for LFCTV’s post-match show – as well as Liverpool fans Mo Stewart, Abigail Rudkin and Neil Chheda.

Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 5-1 victory over West Ham United at Anfield on Wednesday night. The holders had to recover from a Jarell Quansah own goal to ensure their defence moved past the first obstacle but ultimately did so dominantly, with Diogo Jota swiftly equalising. Jota put the Reds ahead on the night four minutes into the second half, Mohamed Salah later rose from the bench to make it three, and Cody Gakpo glossed the score further with a double in the closing moments. Hear reactions from inside the Anfield dressing room from Arne Slot, Diogo Jota, and Curtis Jones while former Reds Neil Mellor and Jay Spearing analyse the key talking points with Mark Benstead in LFCTV’s post-match show. For details on how to subscribe to LFCTV or LFCTVGO head to www.liverpoolfc.com/watch

Hear reaction from Arne Slot, Caoimhin Kelleher and Federico Chiesa – on his Anfield debut – after a Luis Diaz brace and Darwin Nunez’s first goal of the season helped Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Club legends Gary Gillespie and Natasha Dowie also provide analysis of the key talking points with Mark Benstead in LFCTV’s post-match show.

Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk reflect on Liverpool’s 3-1 win over AC Milan in their opening Champions League fixture of the season. Goals from the captain, Ibrahima Konaté and Dominik Szoboszlai saw the Reds come from behind to pick up all three points at San Siro. We also hear from former players Neil Mellor and Jay Spearing, who joined Mark Benstead for LFCTV’s post-match show, as well as Liverpool fans Beth Lindop, Dan Austin, Si Steers and Nabs Al Busaldi.

Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The visitors provided the decisive strike in the 72nd minute of the contest via substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi, as the winger netted off the inside of Alisson Becker’s post to take the points. Coming up in this podcast we hear from Arne Slot, as well as former Reds Ray Houghton and Jay Spearing, who joined Mark Benstead pitch-side for LFCTV's post-match show. For details on how to subscribe to LFCTV and LFCTVGO head to www.liverpoolfc.com/watch

Hear from Arne Slot and Andy Robertson on a memorable 3-0 victory over Manchester United after a Luis Diaz brace and another goal from Mo Salah made it three wins from three for Liverpool’s new head coach heading into the international break. Former Reds Sammy Lee, John Aldridge and David James also provide analysis of the key talking points from Old Trafford.

Arne Slot and Ibrahima Konaté reflect on the 2-0 victory over Brentford in the head coach’s first competitive home match in charge. Former Reds Gary Gillespie and Neil Mellor provide pitchside analysis of the key talking points from Anfield, after goals from Luis Díaz and Mo Salah saw Liverpool secure six points from their opening two Premier League fixtures of the 2024-25 campaign.

Finishes from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool began their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town on Saturday. Arne Slot's first competitive match as the Reds head coach ended in victory after a much-improved second-half performance from his side at Portman Road. In this episode of The Reaction, we'll bring you interviews with Arne Slot, Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai. Phil Thompson and Phil Babb were alongside Becky Davis to analyse the game in our LFCTV studio, while David James gave us his thoughts from the stadium.

Arne Slot, Diogo Jota, Jarell Quansah and Caoimhin Kelleher reflect on two Anfield friendlies against La Liga opposition on Sunday, as Liverpool concluded their pre-season fixtures with a 4-1 win over Sevilla and a 0-0 draw with Las Palmas. Former Reds Gary Gillespie, Ray Houghton, Neil Mellor and Natasha Dowie also provide pitchside analysis of the key talking points from both games. Excellently executed goals from Jota, Luis Diaz – who grabbed a brace – and 17-year-old Trey Nyoni entertained the crowd in a comfortable victory over the seven-time UEFA Cup / Europa League winners, while Andy Robertson hitting the post was the highlight of the less eventful encounter with Las Palmas that took place behind closed doors.

Liverpool's pre-season US tour ends with a comfortable 3-0 win over Manchester United. The Williams-Brice Stadium in the South Carolina University campus played host as Fabio Carvalho’s 10th-minute finish set the Reds on their way to a third successive victory in the States, with Curtis Jones doubling the lead before the break. Kostas Tsimikas provided goal number three just after the hour mark at Williams-Brice Stadium to ensure Arne Slot’s side’s time across the Atlantic ended in strong style. Over the course of this podcast we’ll bring you the thoughts of Arne Slot after his first time facing United, plus we get reaction from Caoimhín Kelleher, Kostas Tsimikas and Curtis Jones. Joining Peter McDowall down pitch side at the stadium were Red's Legends John Barnes and Gary McAllister. LFCTV GO is the home of all pre-season coverage this summer – watch every pre-season game live, exclusive Inside Training episodes and much more. For details of how you can subscribe head to video.liverpoolfc.com.

Arne Slot and goalscorer Fabio Carvalho reflect on Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second match of their US tour. Reds legends Ian Rush and Gary McAllister provide pitchside analysis at Lincoln Financial Field, where Mo Salah was also on the scoresheet.

Liverpool kicked off their pre-season tour of the USA with a 1-0 win against Real Betis in Pittsburgh. A well-taken finish from Dominik Szoboszlai after 34 minutes ensured Arne Slot’s first game as Reds head coach in front of supporters ended in victory. Peter McDowall's guests down pitchside at the Acrisure Stadium were Red's Legends Sami Hyypia and John Barnes, over the course of this podcast we’ll also bring you the thoughts of Arne Slot, Dominik Szoboszlai and Jarell Quansah. LFCTV GO is the home of all Liverpool's pre-season coverage this summer – watch every pre-season game live, exclusive Inside Training episodes and much more. For details of how you can subscribe head to video.liverpoolfc.com.

Listen to Arne Slot’s first interview as Head Coach of Liverpool FC. In this special from the Official Liverpool FC Podcast, Arne Slot speaks exclusively to Peter McDowall about the decision to leave Rotterdam for Merseyside, the admiration he has for his predecessor Jürgen Klopp and delivers a message for supporters as we approach the start of a new era.

The Jürgen Klopp era concluded with a win as Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at Anfield on the final day of the season. In this episode of The Reaction we bring you an emotional Jürgen Klopp addressing the LFC supporters as his unforgettable nine-year spell in charge of the Reds comes to an end. We hear from Harvey Elliott and Andy Robertson after the victory over Wolves as well as former Reds Phil Thompson and Ray Houghton who were pitch-side in front of the Kop where they got a front row view as the fans paid a fittingly noisy and fond farewell tribute to a legendary figure in the club’s history.

On the eve of his final game in charge of Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp sits down with Kelly Cates to discuss his nine years at Anfield. From bringing home a sixth European Cup to ending the 30-year wait for a 19th league title, Klopp reflects on the memories created that will last a lifetime.

Jürgen Klopp, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah give their reaction to Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Aston Villa in the manger’s final away fixture in charge of the club. Former Liverpool players Ronnie Whelan, Charlie Adam and Natasha Dowie also provide analysis and discuss the key talking points from an eventful night in the West Midlands.

Hear from Jürgen Klopp, Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajčetić as Liverpool ran out 4-2 winners against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the Premier League. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 16th minute and Andy Robertson scored for the second consecutive game to make it 2-0 right on the stroke of half-time. Cody Gakpo netted the hosts' third early into the second period, before Harvey Elliott added another in style with an emphatic, curling strike from distance. Ange Postecoglou's side rallied to halve the deficit thanks to goals from Richarlison and Heung-Min Son. Former Reds Jason McAteer and Chris Kirkland provide pitch-side analysis after the manager's penultimate Anfield outing.

Hear from Jürgen Klopp, Jarell Quansah and Cody Gakpo as Liverpool draw 2-2 with West Ham United in a frustrating encounter at the London Stadium. Former Reds Ray Houghton, Ronnie Whelan and Natasha Dowie also provide analysis and discuss the key talking points from the game.

Jürgen Klopp gives his reaction to Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Former Reds Sammy Lee, Gary Gillespie and Sander Westerveld also provide analysis and discuss the key talking points from the 244th Merseyside derby.

Hear from Jürgen Klopp, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota as Liverpool put a frustrating fortnight behind them to reignite their Premier League title bid with a welcome 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Former Reds Gary Gillespie and Neil Mellor join Becky Davis in the LFCTV studio to discuss the key moments from the game, we also hear from Ray Houghton at the stadium with his post-match analysis.

Jürgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold reflect on Liverpool’s 1-0 win away to Atalanta which saw them beaten 3-1 on aggregate in the Europa League quarter-final. Former Reds John Aldridge, Ray Houghton and Jay Spearing also give their analysis of the key talking points from the night’s events.

Jürgen Klopp and Andy Robertson react to Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield. Former Reds David James and Martin Kelly also provide pitchside analysis after the final whistle.

Jürgen Klopp and Harvey Elliott react to Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, a result which means Liverpool remain second in the Premier League, behind leaders Arsenal on goal difference and one point above third-placed Manchester City. Former Reds Phil Thompson and John Aldridge join Peter McDowall in the LFCTV studio to discuss the key talking points from the game.

Jürgen Klopp, Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones give their reaction to Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Sheffield United that saw the Reds return to the top of the Premier League with eight fixtures remaining. Former players Kolo Toure and Neil Mellor also provide pitchside analysis after the final whistle.

Jürgen Klopp, Alexis Mac Allister and Conor Bradley react to Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat of Brighton and Hove Albion which takes the Reds to the top of the Premier League, with just nine games of the season remaining. Former Liverpool players Gary Gillespie and David James join Rob Jones pitchside, where they reflect on another comeback victory - and analyse the performances of Mo Salah and Jarell Quansah.

Liverpool’s hopes of a return to Wembley were dashed after a 4-3 extra-time defeat away at Manchester United. Hear Jürgen Klopp give his assessment of the match in which he felt the Reds ‘gave absolutely everything’, plus former LFC players Gary Gillespie, Sammy Lee and David Thompson discuss the key talking points from the dramatic FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Old Trafford.

Jürgen Klopp, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai react to Liverpool’s 6-1 Anfield thrashing of Sparta Prague, as the Reds progress into the Europa League quarter-finals with an 11-2 aggregate victory. Former LFC players Stephen Warnock and Natasha Dowie join Mark Benstead to analyse another enjoyable performance and discuss the key talking points from match number 45 of an enthralling season.

Get the thoughts of Jürgen Klopp, Wataru Endō and Jarell Quansah after Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half penalty secured Liverpool a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League that leaves the title race wide open. Former Reds Phil Thompson and Charlie Adam join Mark Benstead pitchside to reflect on a pulsating Anfield encounter.

Reaction from Jürgen Klopp, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah as we reflect on Liverpool securing a commanding 5-1 win over Sparta Prague in the two sides’ UEFA Europa League last-16 first leg, aided by a stellar double from Darwin Nunez. Former Reds Ray Houghton and Neil Mellor join Mark Benstead to discuss the key talking points as the Reds were ruthless in a chaotic night in the Czech Republic capital.

Hear from Jürgen Klopp, Bobby Clark and Caoimhin Kelleher as we reflect on Liverpool’s dramatic 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, courtesy of Darwin Nunez’s winner deep into stoppage time. Former players Sammy Lee, John Aldridge and David Thompson discuss the key talking points from the result which keeps the Reds top of the Premier League.

Hear from Jürgen Klopp, Virgil van Dijk, Caoimhin Kelleher and Conor Bradley as we reflect on Liverpool’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Chelsea in the 2024 Carabao Cup final. Former Reds Ronnie Whelan, Ray Houghton and Stephen Warnock join Peter McDowall pitchside at Wembley to look back on the key moments and discuss the big talking points from a memorable day in the capital.

Introducing a brand-new official LFC Podcast dropping after every men's first team game. The Reaction will bring you all the fallout from every match including expert analysis and debate from our team of pundits and exclusive interviews with the players and manager post-match. What's more, you won't have to wait long before our first episode drops as we'll be bringing you all the reaction from this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Every episode will be available wherever you get your podcasts so give us a follow to make sure you don't miss out.

‘I wouldn’t change a thing.’ Few players have experienced such incredible highs and devastating lows as Joe Gomez since the defender’s arrival from Charlton Athletic in 2015. From parading the biggest prizes in the game through the streets of Liverpool, to heart-wrenching injuries, Gomez has lived through despair and elation in equal measure. In the latest We Are Liverpool, we’ll learn how those moments aren’t reflected upon with regret, but with inspiration and an outlook on life that suggests they were key in shaping who he is today. Having played in many teams since joining the club, Gomez also shines light on what makes the current incarnation of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool so unique, the close relationship he has with Virgil van Dijk and why he was arguably the most sleep deprived during the 2019 Champions League parade. There’s also time to find out which of his Liverpool teammates from past and present was the most loved, which of the current crop are most serious about their fashion and which position is toughest to play; full-back or centre-half?

A club-record signing in March 2000 and a player Gerard Houllier identified as a key part of his Liverpool renaissance, it didn’t take long for Emile Heskey to win admirers at Anfield. His 22 goals in 56 appearances during the iconic treble season only partially highlight the role he played within the team, with a presence on the pitch that allowed others, as well as himself, to flourish. But while joining Liverpool helped unlock the best years of his long career, Heskey explains that living away from home for the first time as a young man resulted in feelings of homesickness that gave him doubts about his future on Merseyside. We’ll also gain an insight to Houllier’s management style, why there are no regrets over not celebrating that historic treble in the way most would have expected and how he’s helping guide not one but two sons through football academy life.

No player has represented Liverpool FC more times during the WSL era than Gemma Bonner. But as one of the league’s most experienced players, she admits even she found life difficult in her early years to reveal that football was her passion. In our latest episode, the centre-half who led Matt Beard’s team to back-to-back titles in 2013 & 2014 tells all about those incredible achievements during her first spell at the club and why her return in 2022 wasn’t based purely on emotion. We’ll also discover the truth behind a training ground 50-50 with Luis Suarez, what life is like living with a fellow professional sportsperson and which teammate she would confide in first when times get tough.

Lucas Leiva is the fifth guest of our second series, joining Peter McDowall and Jan Molby to relive the 10 eventful years he spent on Merseyside. From the help of Rafael Benitez during his early days adjusting to life at a new club in a new country, to being a ‘nightmare’ for Jurgen Klopp towards the latter part of his time in a red shirt, the Brazilian talks us through the ups and downs of his Liverpool career playing for five different managers. There are also insights into his early retirement from the game and what life has been like since hanging up his boots.

‘He brought us in for a one-to-one… it was good, but it wasn’t nice.’ In the latest episode of We Are Liverpool, Curtis Jones joins Peter McDowall and Jan Molby and reveals the harsh truths from a club legend that proved to be inspirational in making his dream of reaching the first team a reality. From the incredible moment of scoring his first goal for the club against Everton and how he celebrated that evening, to the hurdles he has since faced to establish himself within the first team set-up, Liverpool’s No.17 talks us through the steps he’s taken and why there’s more still to come. We also hear what’s required of a Jürgen Klopp midfielder, the special bond he has with fellow teammate Harvey Elliott, and how a new-look Reds midfield is both exciting and motivating him further.

On 20th October 2007, Dirk Kuyt wrote himself into LFC folklore…but his Liverpool story could have been so much different. Kuyt’s match-winning penalties at Goodison Park are just one of many significant moments the Dutchman had in a red shirt, but as he revealed when he joined us, another teammate was designated for spot-kicks that day. Our former No.18 relives his six-year spell at Anfield from the moment Rafa Benitez called to request his services, to the tough decision he had to take when it came time to say goodbye. We also learn where his famous hard-work ethic came from, the added significance behind that goal against Inter Milan and how he played a role in bringing Luis Suarez to L4.

There are few people better placed to talk us through the art of goalscoring than the man who did so on 476 occasions during his career. John Aldridge lived the dream; going from Kop fanatic to wearing the famous red shirt with his hero’s number on his back and becoming a Liverpool icon in his own right. In the second episode of season 2, Aldo talks us through how the transfer of a lifetime came about the morning of a big cup game, the confidence and nerves he had walking into a dressing room packed with Reds legends but how, ultimately, his knack of goalscoring came naturally. We also discover the quirk of fate that took him from suffering Wembley heartache in 1988, to feeling utter jubilation 12 months later, which of the hundreds of goals he scored is the one he’d pick to experience all over again and how he won over the hearts of Real Sociedad fans after leaving Anfield.

What is the secret behind executing the perfect pass? Is it timing? Technique? Vision? Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals his thoughts on the process in the first episode of a brand-new season of We Are Liverpool. Joining Peter McDowall and new co-host Jan Molby, Liverpool’s vice-captain talks us through his on-pitch expertise and the story behind the moment he became part of the club’s new captaincy team with Virgil van Dijk. There’s also insight into how criticism has affected the 25-year-old and how he’s learned to deal with it, as well as adapting to a playing a new role within the team. We’ll also find out which game is the biggest in the calendar for him and his greatest moment on a football pitch.

Our special episode comes direct from Liverpool’s pre-season training camp in Germany, with Jürgen Klopp sitting down with Peter McDowall as preparations continue for the new campaign. Now in his eighth year at the club, the boss reflects on the past year, while revealing the messages he’s given his squad ahead of the new season and the vision he has for the team’s development. Taking a break from the team’s busy schedule, there are insights on the make-up of Liverpool’s training programme over the coming weeks, how his new signings are adjusting to life in a red shirt and if you’ve ever wondered which Rocky film is Jürgen’s favourite look no further!

From early days playing with the great Johan Cruyff to sampling Guinness on his first day at Liverpool and fulfilling a boyhood dream of stepping out at Wembley, Jan Molby’s storied career is the ideal way to round off the first series of We Are Liverpool. Find out why it’s not only co-host Robbie Fowler who owes his start in the game to Jan, but also Pep Guardiola, how it’s possible to spot a player before they’ve kicked a ball and why what should have been one of the great seasons in his career ultimately became a nightmare that included a 90-day prison stretch. Listen now, or head to LFC’s official YouTube channel to watch episode 10 with the ‘Great Dane’ in usual fine form with Peter McDowall and Robbie. For more information, visit liverpoolfc.com/info/podcasts

How do you deal with breaking the news to a young footballer that his time at the club is over? What are the essentials a player needs when they graduate to LFC’s first team? Are there benefits to grassroots football over academy football? All these questions and lots more are tackled in the latest episode of We Are Liverpool with the club’s Academy Director Alex Inglethorpe joining Peter McDowall & Robbie Fowler offering his thought-provoking insight. Alex has been overseeing the development of Liverpool’s youngsters for over a decade, but admits there are still new challenges and pitfalls that make the role as demanding as ever. And for parents who drive their young footballers to and from games every weekend, there are words of advice from Alex on how to encourage in the right way.

Harvey Elliott’s future in the game is as bright as any young footballer’s. But already, at the age of just 20, his short career to date has been filled with incredible highs and devastating lows. Stepping into the Fulham senior dressing room at 15 years of age, Harvey began life as a professional early; fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining his boyhood club Liverpool in 2019 – having cheered on the Reds from the Craven Cottage away section years earlier. In our latest episode, the man nicknamed ‘our little diamond’ joins Peter McDowall and Robbie Fowler to explain the impact of those formative years, revealing the message that spurred him on during his time recovering from serious injury and the turn of fate that led to one of the moments of his career so far at Wembley, as well as which teammate he would entrust in a time of crisis

With the ability to beat defenders at ease and so often a focal point of Liverpool teams during the ‘90s, Steve McManaman dazzled in the red shirt and was one of the outstanding talents of his generation. In our latest episode, ‘Macca’ is once again alongside his former teammate and good friend Robbie Fowler to reminisce about their time together at Liverpool, the gesture from a legend that led to him joining the club and the time in his career he considers his happiest. McManaman also went on to represent another powerhouse in world football, Real Madrid. We’ll find out the on and off-field factors that led to him parting company with the Reds and gain an insight into what life was like at the Spanish giants. For more information, visit liverpoolfc.com/info/podcasts

There was plenty of excitement around Anfield when Robbie Keane joined Liverpool from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2008, but a spell that lasted just six months left many wondering what could have been. In the latest episode of We Are Liverpool, Keane talks with Peter McDowall and Robbie Fowler about what he envisaged when joining his boyhood club and why he believes things didn’t work out as planned. The Republic of Ireland legend also shares stories of his time playing around the world; from the phone call he received to join Coventry City to who the worst roommate was at Inter Milan, and sharing his culinary skills with Fowler when the two paired up at Leeds United. For more information, visit liverpoolfc.com/info/podcasts