The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Liverpool show steel at San Siro as Chelsea are beaten in Bergamo
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Dec 10, 2025 Join Michael Cox, a football journalist renowned for his tactical insights, Charlie Eccleshare, an insightful pundit, and Tom Williams, a seasoned correspondent, as they dive into the latest Champions League action. They discuss Liverpool's tactical victory at Inter Milan, the tense Chelsea defeat to Atalanta, and Spurs' dominant win over Slavia Prague. The panel also debates Mohamed Salah's contract situation, explores Italy's striker challenges, and highlights young talent like Lennart Karl. Get ready for tactical analyses and engaging football chat!
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Diamond Reboot Stabilises Liverpool
- Arne Slot's tactical switch to a diamond stabilised Liverpool defensively and helped them grind a win at Inter.
- The system has clear strengths but likely won't be a long-term solution as opponents adapt.
Substitutions Changed The Game
- The Liverpool win owed as much to in-game coaching and substitutions as to starting tactics.
- Connor Bradley and Florian Wirtz's introductions swung momentum and helped force the decisive penalty.
Salah Contract Risks Team Harmony
- Mohamed Salah's contract and attitude have become a destabilising saga at Liverpool.
- Charlie Eccleshare argues it was an inevitable fallout once output dropped after a huge new deal.