Episode 140 - Should Liverpool Sell Mo Salah? + Can Marseille win Ligue 1?

Patrick and Hayden head around Europe, starting in Spain where Atlético Madrid are quietly changing who they are under Simeone. Is this finally the version that sticks? Then it’s on to La Liga’s heavyweights to look at how Real Madrid’s new system has fixed their defensive issues, and why Barcelona’s press has completely fallen apart without Raphinha.In France, Marseille’s numbers under De Zerbi look seriously good, but can they actually push PSG over a full season? And finally, the big question: would Liverpool be better off selling Mo Salah this summer?Robino Vaz newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/this-18-year-old-striker-is-lighting-up-franceJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlowSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeSubscribe to our Clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TransferFlowClipsFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 Intro and episode overview01:34 - Atlético Madrid’s evolution under Simeone03:21 - What’s changed in Atleti’s possession and attack04:55 - Julian Alvarez’s impact and tactical fit07:42 - Atlético’s new ownership and transfer efficiency12:32 - Comparing Atleti with Real Madrid and Barcelona14:42 - Real Madrid’s new style under Xabi Alonso16:36 - Barcelona’s press issues without Raphinha19:21 - Why Real Madrid defend better than Barça21:37 - How pressing and ball recoveries differ between the two24:34 - Can Barcelona fix their defensive problems?25:47 - Ligue 1 and PSG’s title race27:20 - Marseille’s progress under De Zerbi28:25 - PSG’s injuries and Vitinha's workload30:01 - Marseille’s ceiling and what could hold them back32:15 - Fatigue and pressing sustainability35:22 - Strasbourg’s chaos and Ligue 1 contenders38:32 - The Mohamed Salah question39:15 - Should Liverpool sell Salah next summer?41:24 - Patrick’s take on Salah’s numbers and Liverpool’s attack43:42 - Where could Salah realistically go?46:30 - Arne Slot’s challenges at Liverpool47:55 - Squad depth and full-back problems49:09 - Missed transfer opportunities and what’s next