Managing Madrid Podcast: Assessing Lopetegui’s Tactical Philosophy, Theo’s Loan Move, The Lack Of Transfer Rumors, & More

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Om Arvind and Gabe Lezra discuss:

- Theo’s loan to Real Sociedad

- The quiet transfer window

- The way Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Barcelona have constructed their squads

- Julen Lopetegui’s tactics and the way they fit this Real side

- The potential for Lopetegui to improve Casemiro?

- Gareth Bale’s compatibility with Lopetegui’s tactical philosophy?

- Keylor Navas’ distribution

- Juego de Posición 101

- What “success” means in the 2018/19 season

- The trustworthiness of the Harry Kane to Madrid rumors

- Kane’s compatibility with Lopetegui’s system

- Whether Los Blancos have lost the ability to make blockbuster signings or not

- How Real Madrid should line up in the European Super Cup

- And more

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Hosts this week:

Om Arvind (@OmVArvind)

Gabe Lezra (@ElEzrah)