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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Lookman downs Leverkusen, Chelsea’s manager search and City v United at Wembley

May 23, 2024
James Horncastle and Liam Twomey join to discuss the Lookman final and Chelsea's managerial search. Topics include Leverkusen's shocking loss, Pochettino's departure, and the upcoming all-Manchester derby FA Cup final. Banter about Trophy weights and Kompany's potential move to Bayern adds humor to the mix.
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Quick takeaways

  • Chelsea's surprising decision to part ways with Pochettino stemmed from doubts about his fit within the club's structure and squad quality.
  • Bayern Munich sees Vincent Kompany's coaching talent as beneficial for working with elite players, potentially leading to a move to the German club.

Deep dives

Chelsea Parts Ways with Pochettino

Chelsea surprises fans by parting ways with Pochettino despite finishing the season strongly with five straight wins and securing their highest league position of sixth. The decision stemmed from doubts regarding Pochettino's ability to work within the club's structure and his dissatisfaction with the squad's quality and balance, as well as internal ownership politics.

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