
The Transfer Flow Podcast
Theodore Knutson
The Next World-Class Manager + What's Wrong With Atlético Madrid?
Episode Notes
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden begin by breaking down Bayer Leverkusen sacking Erik ten Hag after just 2 Bundesliga matches. Where did it all go wrong? Then, Oliver Glasner has a tough job at Crystal Palace, but is he the next world-class manager? Next, Atletico Madrid have struggled to open the season, but are Diego Simeone's new tactics working? Juventus made some interesting moves this summer, does the addition of Loïs Openda make them Serie A title contenders? The episode ends with unsung moves of the window, including Brian Brobbey to Sunderland, Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham, and Florentino Luis to Burnley. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - The amount of money Premier Leagues have spent
01:39 - Leverkusen sack Erik ten Hag
02:25 - Didn’t come as a shock
04:07 - Comparisons to Xabi Alonso
05:18 - If you have the wrong fit, fire fast
06:43 - What kind of manager will they get?
08:14 - Glasner = Next Bayern Munich manager?
09:24 - Turning down the Guehi move
09:43 - Oliver Glasner’s future is very bright
10:14 - Other landing spots for Glasner?
11:00 - Arsenal are competing, why do people want Arteta gone?
13:08 - Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid’s struggles
13:55 - Is this what we expected to see?
14:59 - They’re playing more with the ball
15:56 - More about new players than the tactics
17:27 - We’re seeing new things out of Simeone
18:40 - They’ve looked good, just not fully clicking
20:20 - If Atleti want to compete in La Liga they need a more dominant style
20:33 - Juventus making moves
21:16 - Openda to Juve
22:25 - Using Openda’s skill to dictate how you play
23:42 - Does their squad composition make sense?
25:11 - Openda could push the right team over the edge
26:07 - Interesting moves from other top Italian teams
26:57 - Openda and David together could work
28:28 - Juve were SLOW last year
30:06 - Will their dribblers make things work?
30:27 - Kolo Muani debate comparison
31:21 - Kolo Muani at Tottenham NOT as a backup striker
32:04 - Moves that caught our eyes from the end of the window
32:30 - Brian Brobbey to Sunderland
33:17 - He’s played for ball dominant teams, but that’s not Sunderland
34:22 - Sunderland were VERY aggressive this summer
35:06