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This episode comes in two parts.
Part One: Kiyan Sobhani and Jose Perez preview the Manchester City game and discuss the Antonio Rudiger signing
- How should Real Madrid approach this game defensively?
- What’s City’s backline going to be without Stones / Cancelo / Walker?
- Gabriel Jesus
- Key matchups
- Raheem Sterling vs Dani Carvajal
- Midfield battle
- Stopping Kevin de Bruyne
- Explaining Toni Kroos’s struggles right now
- The tactical approach from both teams
- Eder Militao’s importance
- The importance of Real Madrid’s bench mob and the energy levels
- Why Rudiger is a good signing
- Debunking the argument that Rudiger is a ‘systems player’
- Should David Alaba start over Ferland Mendy at LB?
- And more.
Part Two (56:13): Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss Benzema’s longevity
- Why Karim Benzema is unbelievable and unrivalled
- His diet and training regime
- How athletes prolong their careers
- And more.
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Hosts this week:
Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)
Jose Perez (@jcperez_)
Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling)
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