Maresca's Questionable Rotation?

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🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 loss at Leeds and question if Enzo Maresca can afford to rotate his squad if he wants to compete for the Premier League title. Plus, the guys criticize Virgil van Dijk after another poor display in Liverpool's 1-1 draw vs Sunderland. The guys also recap Real Madrid's 3-0 win Athletic Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:01.0	Meanwhile, big surprise, Leeds, beating Chelsea by three goals to one.
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