Is Chelsea's transfer policy working?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
4.0 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 18 September 2025
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Chelsea’s young squad were given a reality-check on their Champions League return, losing 3-1 in Munich to Bayern after two years out of the competition.
Prior to Wednesday night The Blues Champions League squad only had a combined 117 games in the tournament under their belts in comparison to Bayern's 860.
So, will a lack of experience cost them in Europe and the Premier League?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Simon Johnson and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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