Episode 95 - How Enrique unlocked Ousmane Dembele + Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City?
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down PSG's 5-0 beatdown of Inter Milan. How did Luis Enrique break down Inter's defense, are Inter set for a rebuild, do PSG need any changes to compete next year, and will Ousmane Dembele win The Ballon d'Or? Then, Rayan Ait-Nouri is rumoured to join Manchester City, but does he fit as Pep's next LB? Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Real Madrid v Liverpool final comparison
02:02 - A shocking game for many Inter players
02:52 - Too much time off for Thuram and Martinez?
03:27 - PSG forced Inter to cover tons of ground
04:21 - PSG knew how to attack Inter's weaknesses
05:56 - Why couldn't Inter press high?
06:56 - How PSG used Dembele to create overloads
07:55 - When Inter tried to go man-for-man
08:35 - What's so special about Dembele this season?
09:11 - Dembele's talent + willingness to press
09:49 - The tactical flexibility and intelligence of PSG players
10:51 - The many ways PSG use Dembele + Paul Pogba traits
12:28 - How long can this continue for PSG?
13:02 - Selling Barcola?
13:50 - PSG have options for a number of players
14:30 - Inter need a retool, while PSG are set up to improve
16:34 - Can other teams imitate PSG's style?
17:12 - Should teams be more creative with who they use up front?
19:35 - What about teams that can't compete in the striker market?
20:24 - Liverpool and playing Luis Diaz up top
21:31 - Differences between Ligue 1 and EPL squad building
22:42 - How reproducible is PSG if all their players were bought for 50m+?
23:38 - IShowSpeed and the odd post-game
25:04 - How do Inter Milan start to retool?
25:49 - Free transfers and specific profile fits
26:46 - Best strategy to fix their midfield?
27:20 - Barella's value + age
27:55 - Lots of changes for many Serie A teams
29:31 - The risk of a squad full of more experienced players
30:56 - Manchester City pushing for Rayan Ait-Nouri
31:35 - Is Pep changing how he uses fullbacks?
32:24 - Crossing threat + reconfiguration with Kevin De Bruyne leaving?
33:17 - Switching back to a back 4?
34:11 - Why City are switching gears
35:03 - What would you lose by getting Ait-Nouri and what should you pay?
37:08 - Changes to current City squad members roles?
38:36 - Making a more diverse attack for City
39:35 - The amount of talent coming out of France is absurd
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