Chelsea: new manager, same problems
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 8 August 2024
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
With just one win in five games, Chelsea’s US Tour hasn’t quite gone to plan, conceding four goals apiece to both Celtic and Manchester City along the way.
New boss Enzo Maresca blamed ‘old habits’ for their defensive misgivings after his side’s latest defeat to Real Madrid.
So, with the Premier League season just over a week away what should we expect from Chelsea?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Phil Hay, lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter as well as our Chelsea writer Liam Twomey to analyse their pre-season preparations, discuss how Maresca has settled as well as touching on the ever-chaotic transfer business heading in and out of Stamford Bridge.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay and Liam Twomey
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producer: Guy Clarke
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