The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

Man City masterclass & how Pochettino could transform Chelsea

May 18, 2023

51:55

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

City's Dominance at Home in the Champions League

2min

The Dominance of Manchester City in the Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg

2min

Pep Guardiola's Overthinking It in the Champions League Narrative

2min

How Holland's Tactics Have Changed Over the Years

2min

The Importance of Adapting to the New System

3min

City's Defeat of Real Madrid

2min

The Bizarreness of Real Madrid's Form Out of Possession

2min

City's Domino Effect in the Second Half

2min

10.

Real Madrid's First Goal of the Season

1min

11.

The Impact of Italian Football on European Football

3min

12.

AC Milan's Strength in Counter Attacking Transitional Situations

3min

13.

The Impact of Romelu Lukaku on the Premier League

2min

14.

The Importance of Goalkeepers in the Champions League

2min

15.

How to Bet on Football Fixtures in the Premier League

4min

16.

Chelsea Manager Maritsio Pochatino to Chelsea

2min

17.

Chilce's Future at Spurs

2min

18.

Chilce's Fit for the Club

2min

19.

The State of Management in the Chelsea Squad

2min

20.

The Importance of a Back Three in the Premier League

2min

21.

Enzo Fernandez and Michael Enzo

2min

22.

Enzo Fernandez Could Be the Poster Boy for Chelsea's Midfield This Season

2min

23.

The Negative Effects of Habits on Chelsea's Season

2min

24.

Likaku and Poshine Could Contribute to Chelsey Next Season

2min

25.

The Importance of a More Manageable Squad for Chelsea

2min

26.

The Advantages of a Season Without Champions League Football

2min

Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Mark Carey following the conclusion of the Champions League semi-finals.

Man City swept away holders Real Madrid in a crushing 4-0 victory, 5-1 on aggregate, so how did they do it? Were they that incredible, or were Madrid that far below par?

Meanwhile, Inter beat city rivals Milan over two legs to set up a tasty final against Pep Guardiola’s side.

There’s also a section dedicated to imminent new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, and how he could set up the Blues next season.

The west Londoners have a huge squad, so who may thrive under the former Spurs boss, and who is unlikely to?

Produced by Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale.

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