Inside Liverpool: talkSPORT's Liverpool show

From the shock decision to go with five at the back to the total absence of Mo Salah, Jermaine Pennant doesn't hold back on why these tactical "gambles" could cost a manager his job. We also look at the Ibrahima Konaté contract saga and the growing noise surrounding a certain Steven Gerrard - could he be "waiting by the phone" to save the season?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

With a return to action in the FA cup imminent for Liverpool, just how tough will the next few weeks be? How big an advantage do PSG have over Liverpool with their extra rest period? And just how high on the list of Liverpool legends should Mo Salah be, and is it higher than Jamie Carragher placed him... Plus, Jermaine Pennant tells all following his appearance in the charity legends game at Anfield.Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

The international break is here, and the mood around Liverpool is tense. Sam, Jermaine, and Paul discuss the very real fear that the "rebuild" is stalling. From tactical decisions that are leaving the team wide open to the looming threat of the Merseyside Derby at Everton's new ground, we ask: Should Liverpool be a more "savage" club when things go south?Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

The "doom and gloom" has lifted at Anfield! This week on Inside Liverpool, Sam Ellard, Jermaine Pennant, and Paul Smith break down a dominant performance that finally felt like the Liverpool of old.Jermaine explains why a small tactical shift changed the game, while the boys dive deep into the PFA Player of the Year race - is Dominik Szoboszlai being overlooked? Plus, we look ahead to the massive Champions League Quarter-Final against PSG. Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

After failing to score in Turkey, the boys question Arne Slot’s decision-making and squad rotation. Jermaine rants about the "unacceptable" lack of basics before the panel looks ahead to a massive bounce-back opportunity against Spurs this weekend.Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith

Following a bleak loss to Wolves, Sam Ellard, Jermaine Pennant, and Paul Smith evaluate the current state of the club. The panel discusses a perceived lack of connection between the manager and the squad, with Pennant noting that the visible chemistry seen in previous seasons appears to be missing on the pitch.The conversation also covers the high stakes of the race for European football, as Smith explains why failing to secure a Champions League spot would be financially "catastrophic" for the club's future.Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT LiverpoolWebsite: talksport.comHost: Sam EllardGuests: Jermaine Pennant & Paul SmithProducer: Anna Smith