Episode 185 - CHELSEA vs BOURNEMOUTH PREVIEW - Man City Scandal, Palmer vs Tuchel and Romeo Lavia's Breakout After the International Break

The international break is over, Simon and Manny are back, and there is plenty to get through before Chelsea return to action against Bournemouth. The Manchester City scandal has dominated the football conversation, and the hosts dig into the full implications for the Premier League, for Chelsea, and for the credibility of English football as a whole.

Then the Chelsea interests on international duty. Romeo Lavia was a standout performer, and Simon and Manny ask the question Chelsea fans have been waiting years to ask: has he finally turned a corner? After so much frustration, is this the version of Lavia the club hoped it was signing, and could he be the answer to Chelsea's midfield problems?

Cole Palmer is also back in the spotlight after Thomas Tuchel's criticism of him for missing the England camp. Simon does not hold back in his response, criticising Tuchel's comments and the way the situation has been handled, and the hosts debate what it all means for Palmer, for England, and for Chelsea.

Finally, attention turns to Saturday and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. After the 3-0 defeat at Brentford, Chelsea need a response. Three points for the Blues, or more of the same struggles?

🎧 Chelsea v Bournemouth previewed, the Man City scandal, Lavia's breakout and Simon vs Tuchel over Palmer.

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