6/1/21: Chelsea’s Crowning Moment, A Managerial Merry-Go-Round, & The Significance of Agüero’s Barcelona Arrival
Corner Kick by Nathan Strauss, Caleb Rhodes, Nick Govindan
Episode notes
Nick, Caleb, & Nathan open the show by reflecting on Chelsea’s 1-0 Champions League Final win over Manchester City in Porto. They look at the impact of Pep’s surprising team selection, marvel at Tuchel’s crowing achievement happening only five months into his time in London, & debate how the outcome of this match could effect both sides heading into next season & beyond.
Next, the trio discuss Villarreal’s upset win over Manchester United on penalties in the Europa League final, Solskjaer’s dreadful in-game management, & ask if now could be the perfect opportunity for United to be cutthroat regarding his position. The lads also discuss the numerous managerial upheavals occurring across Europe, read between the lines in Zidane’s departure letter to Madrid fans, & try to place where game changing coaches like Antonio Conte or Mauricio Pochett ...