London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast #1489 | Mourinho's Chelsea Homecoming! Fernandez Facing Former Club! Benfica Match Preview! #CFC
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Sep 30, 2025 Chelsea's Champions League return brings excitement, especially with Mourinho's homecoming at Stamford Bridge. The hosts dive into Benfica's strengths, highlighting key forwards and their attacking strategies. They explore Chelsea's potential to exploit defensive weaknesses, particularly age gaps and areas of vulnerability. Key midfield decisions are discussed amid injuries, along with possible lineup changes. Predictions for a thrilling match end the conversation, making fans eager for the showdown.
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Mourinho's Emotional Return
- Sam describes Jose Mourinho as the defining manager of many Chelsea fans' early support and a charismatic figure.
- He says Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge feels emotionally significant but awkward when he's on the opposing bench.
Mourinho Will Target Defensive Gaps
- Sam warns Mourinho will adapt his Benfica tactics to target Chelsea's defensive weaknesses and hit on the break.
- He expects a compact defensive plan with a front two or aggressive front four to exploit space on transitions.
Key Benfica Attacking Threats
- Sam highlights Pavlidis as a strong focal striker who drops to link play and wins flick-ons for runners.
- He warns Benfica's right-wing threat Luka Jovic (Luka Baku) cuts inside and also times runs behind the defense.