{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681ccc398b1f3232bc1e68ae/6957ca67c4b2cc952c9c5378?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unbeaten but uninspiring; Reds make flat start to 2026","description":"<p>Andy Jones and James Pearce join Tony Evans to discuss Liverpool’s frustrating start to 2026, a goalless draw against Leeds at Anfield.</p><p><br></p><p>The panel debate whether this felt like two points dropped, assess a quiet showing from Florian Wirtz after his recent breakthrough, and ask whether Hugo Ekitiké was too honest. Should he have gone down to win a penalty?</p><p><br></p><p>There’s also discussion around Liverpool’s decision to part company with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs, what went wrong, and whether early signs of improvement can already be seen. Plus, the latest on January transfers, loaned-out players, squad depth, and a tricky trip to Fulham on Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to get in touch with your thoughts? Email: walkon@theathletic.com</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Tony Evans
</p><p>With: Andy Jones &amp; James Pearce
</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke &amp; Nick Thomson</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}