The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Chelsea’s winning start and Liverpool’s significant summer business
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Jun 17, 2025 
James Richardson chats with Daniel Storey, a prominent football writer; Seb Stafford-Bloor, who provides sharp insights into the game; and Matt Davies-Adams, a football commentator. They dive into Chelsea's 2-0 win against LAFC and the Club World Cup highlights, pondering Ander Herrera's dramatic impact. The group discusses Liverpool's potential signing of Florian Wirtz and their ambitions. Gennaro Gattuso's appointment to manage Italy is dissected, alongside Brentford's intriguing managerial situation and Sheffield Wednesday's ongoing struggles.
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Herrera Sparks Club World Cup Passion
- Ander Herrera's red card symbolized passion and seriousness that the Club World Cup needed.
- Such moments highlight emotional investment, contrasting with the otherwise lackluster tournament atmosphere.
PSG's Fatigue Defied by Passion
- PSG demonstrates that player fatigue decreases significantly when teams play with passion and win decisively.
- Their fluid, instinctive attacking football shows mental freshness despite a congested schedule.
Florian Wirtz's Impact and Resilience
- Florian Wirtz is a creative force who influences teammates and tries always to play forward.
- His Premier League physicality concern is mitigated by his youth experience playing above his age group and coping with tough challenges.