Managing Madrid Podcast: Hazard’s fit at Real Madrid, what’s next for Kovacic, and more with Alex Goldberg

On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Alex Goldberg discuss:

- The links between Chelsea and Real Madrid

- Mateo Kovacic assessment, and how it’s changed since the beginning of the season

- His weaknesses and best role

- The competition with Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek

- His relationship with Jorginho

- Luka Jovic, and what he brings to the table for Real Madrid if he signs

- What makes Eden Hazard so special

- How Vinicius Jr and Hazard can coexist

- Hazard’s best role

- His potential connection with Karim Benzema

- Some Thibaut Courtois banter

- How Chelsea can plan for a post-Hazard era

- And more.

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_)