Analysing Why Chelsea Have Appointed Xabi Alonso, His Tactics And Philosophy Explained & Marc Cucurella Joins Real Madrid #CFC

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso. We explore his journey from one of the most intelligent midfielders of his generation to one of Europe's most highly-rated young coaches, including his remarkable success at Bayer Leverkusen. We break down the tactical principles behind his teams, from aggressive pressing and possession dominance to his famous 3-4-2-1 system and adaptable approach to different opponents.

The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

11:15 News: Does Jamie Gittens Have An Attitude Problem? & Marc Cucurella Joins Real Madrid.

20:41 Analysing Why Chelsea Have Appointed Xabi Alonso, His Tactics And Philosophy Explained

55:25 Sidwell's Stamp Collection

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(This episode was recorded on 15th June 2026)

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