Can Liverpool get the best out of Wirtz?

Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Tony Evans to dissect an eventful night at St James’ Park and assess Liverpool’s opening weekend. With a £60m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, the big question is whether Liverpool need more reinforcements — and if so, where? Is midfield now the biggest concern, particularly defensively? The panel also discuss Alexander Isak’s return to Newcastle, how he handled the pressure, and how Liverpool’s new signings fared on their Premier League debuts. Plus, they look across the opening weekend, ask whether second place really is up for grabs this season, and reflect on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s comments about the abuse he received following his departure from Liverpool. Host: Tony Evans With: Simon Hughes & James Pearce Producer: Nick Thomson Timecodes... 00:00 - 01:33 Intro 01:34 - 13:18 Thin Squad / Transfers 13:19 - 26:47 Player Performances 26:48 - 36:01 Email on Liverpool Identity 36:01 - 40:48 Premier League Opening Weekend 40:49 - 46:42 Trent Alexander Arnold Get in touch: Email: walkon@theathletic.com Facebook group: Walk On Podcast Walk On is The Athletic's dedicated Liverpool show bringing you the very best coverage from behind the scenes at Liverpool FC. Twice a week, host Tony Evans is joined by James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Andy Jones to bring you expert analysis, news and insights. Subscribe now. Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images #lfc #liverpoolfc