On this patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Matt Wiltse, Om Arvind, and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss:

• Initial thoughts on Ancelotti news and eventual appointment
• Why Conte was not the best fit for Real Madrid
• Continuity appointment following Zidane
• How Ancelotti fared at Everton
• Which players benefit the most from Carlo’s appointment
• Is this a second lease at life for Gareth Bale?
• Discussion on Casemiro’s fit within Ancelotti’s system
• Concerns about the press
• Track record with youth integration
• Should rotations actually be a concern?
• Everton upgraded their squad, but the underlying numbers got worse
• Ancelotti’s best skill as a manager and primary selling point
• Not inheriting the same Real Madrid squad as in 2013, will they get the structure they need?
• Discussion on Real Madrid’s managerial search process
• Thoughts on Pochettino asking to leave PSG
• Florentino Perez under scrutiny – weakest point as President since Makelele departure

*Note: Apologize for some audio issues early on in the 5^th minute and the 9^th minute, but it was resolved during the remainder of the recording.

*The Arbeloa assistant manager news was released post-recording.

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Hosts this week:

Matt Wiltse (@MattWiltse4)

Om Arvind (@OmVAsports)

Siddharth Ramsundar (@TacticalFouling)