Episode 155 - Who will manage Real Madrid next? + AFCON Recap
Plus Michael Carrick appointed Man United manager
On today's episode, Patrick and Neel start with covering AFCON. We break down Senegal vs Morocco in the final, why this AFCON has been dominated by tactical control rather than chaos, and how Morocco’s home advantage and growing pressure could shape the biggest game of the tournament. We also look at the Mane vs Salah narrative, Morocco’s conservative approach, and what the semi-finals revealed about both sides.
Then we turn to Europe’s managerial shake-ups. Xabi Alonso is already out at Real Madrid. We discuss what went wrong, why Madrid operate the way they do, and who could realistically take over next. Plus Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick. We look at what his football might look like, how he fits this United squad, and whether this is a smart short-term move or the start of another familiar cycle.
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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - AFCON semifinals
01:59 - The quarters were the best round
05:28 - Egypt played pure haramball + Salah vs Mane
07:41 - Senegal look dominant
09:04 - Senegal vs Morocco preview
13:46 - Morocco’s support of Walid Regragui
16:53 - Brahim Diaz and Hakimi + the tournament hasn’t been dribbly
18:39 - Advances in African football
21:40 - Xabi Alonso sacked at Real Madrid
24:05 - What do Real Madrid do at manager?
24:49 - Alonso is as good an option as Real Madrid could find
25:40 - Luis Enrique, Tuchel, Nagelsmann
28:52 - Top 5 vibes coaches?
30:08 - Would Zidane want this job?
33:23 - Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United manager
36:10 - 2 big challenges
38:30 - If he finds a balance, he will be alright + how will they lineup?