Dortmund off to Wembley as Kompany heads for Bayern – Football Weekly
May 28, 2024
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Guests Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt, and Sid Lowe discuss Dortmund's surprising journey to the Champions League Final under Edin Tezij, analyzing the team's defensive performances and mindset. They also touch on the intense relegation playoff match between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Borkham, Real Madrid's media day before the final, and Juventus's leadership shake-up. The episode covers managerial changes, promotion battles, and speculations on Gasperini's reputation in Italian coaching.
Dortmund's defensive prowess led them to the Champions League final, thrilling fans.
Controversy surrounds Hummels' exclusion from the German squad, questioning his defensive abilities.
Fortuna Dusseldorf's remarkable character shines in the tense relegation playoff match.
Bayern Munich's decision to appoint Vincent Company as head coach sparks fan reactions.
Insight into Stefano Pioli's departure from Milan, analysing fan pressure and key match results.
Deep dives
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Archie and Dortmund's Journey to the Champions League Final
Archie discusses Dortmund's surprise journey to the Champions League final, emphasizing the team's defensive performances and the excitement among fans.
Matthias Hummels' Exclusion from the Germany Squad
The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding Hummels' exclusion from the Germany squad, citing his defensive performance and potential reasons for his omission.
Fortuna Dusseldorf's Dramatic Relegation Playoff
A detailed analysis of Fortuna Dusseldorf's tense relegation playoff match, highlighting the team's history of near misses and remarkable character.
Vincent Company's Appointment as Bayern Munich's Head Coach
Discussion on Bayern Munich's decision to appoint Vincent Company as head coach, exploring fan reactions, Bayern's pursuit of various candidates, and the potential impact of Company's coaching style.
Stefano Pioli's Departure from Milan
Insight into the reasons behind Stefano Pioli's departure from Milan, including fan pressure, results in key matches, and an overview of his achievements and challenges during his tenure.
Claudio Ranieri's Legacy at Cagliari
Highlighting Claudio Ranieri's significant impact at Cagliari, his emotional connection to the club, and his successful history of steering clubs to safety in challenging situations.
Dennis Wise's Role at Como and the Promotion to Serie A
Exploring Dennis Wise's contribution to Como's promotion to Serie A, particularly in the context of bringing in key personnel like Cesc Fàbregas.
Lucien Favre's Potential Move to Manchester United
Speculation surrounding Lucien Favre's potential move to Manchester United and the contrasting perceptions of his coaching style in Italy and England.
Italian Clubs' Coaching Dynamics and Potential Changes
An overview of the coaching landscape at top Italian clubs, including managerial changes at Napoli, Juventus, and Milan, along with the fascinating interactions between fans, board decisions, and coaching appointments.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Sid Lowe for the final Europod of the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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