On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss the Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG. What do the previous rounds tell us about this game, will set pieces be the key, and how will both squads set yp with and without the ball? Then, João Pedro is rumoured to leave Brighton, but is he worth 60m to Liverpool, Newcastle, or Chelsea? Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Inter Milan and PSG both are quite healthy
02:23 - What can previous rounds tell us about this final?
04:25 - Squad differences in average age
06:43 - How squad differences inform how teams play
07:42 - PSG should have more possession and a fast start
08:51 - How Inzaghi and Inter will respond
09:35 - What can PSG learn from Barcelona?
10:42 - Starting Barcola over Doue?
11:42 - Switching the ball + Vitinhas role
12:59 - PSG vs low blocks this season
13:52 - How will PSG unlock them?
14:52 - No threat for PSG on deep crosses?
16:33 - Inter will not care about PSG’s aggression
17:41 - Inter’s long ball threat
20:12 - Inter have many more options than PSG
22:33 - PSG only have one option
23:16 - Inter’s forwards against PSG’s centerbacks
25:17 - Inter have a HUGE set piece advantage
28:06 - Inter substitute AGGRESSIVELY
28:46 - Can this leave them weaker to end the game?
30:30 - PSG taking an early lead would be interesting
31:52 - Bastoni’s ability to put balls in the penalty area
32:37 - Will PSG’s attackers make the runs to help their fullbacks?
33:36 - Luis Enrique’s history of interesting decisions
35:57 - Can PSG make Inter step out and press?
38:09 - PSG may need to solve their problems this summer
40:23 - Joao Pedro transfer rumours
40:42 - Pedro linked to Newcastle, Chelsea and Liverpool
41:10 - Pedro has no set position
42:57 - He is a very streaky player
43:46 - What price is Pedro ACTUALLY worth?
44:37 - Pedro’s stats have decreased since last year
46:09 - For 60M you’d expect more, not a depth piece
46:41 - How would Pedro help Liverpool?
47:19 - Pedro doesn’t fit Liverpool’s needs
47:45 - Pedro’s fit at Chelsea
48:40 - Chelsea play best in transition, which Maresca wants to avoid
49:30 - Would Chelsea pay 60M?
50:32 - What about Newcastle?
51:42 - Fitting into a 2nd striker role?
53:14 - Brighton need to move on at Forward
53:51 - So what should teams actually pay for Pedro?
54:23 - Where to find Neel + Manchester United playing Sergio Aguero in Asia??