Episode 73 - Arsenal’s NEW hire makes sense + Why fitness coaches WIN you TROPHIES

On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss how the numbers may have lied about the first leg of PSG vs. LIverpool and what they mean for the 2nd leg. Then, Arsenal have hired Andrea Berta to be their next director of football. Who is he, what does he need to do, and how should Arsenal fans feel about the hire? Next, a quick look at games from the Bundesliga over the weekend and a discussion on how fitness professionals can impact teams the most. The episode ends with a look at Claudio Ranieri’s Roma team, Inter Milan being a good longshot for the UCL, the Serie A table, and Arsenal vs. Manchester United. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:22 - PSG vs Liverpool

01:59 - Stats from the game

03:22 - 1st half vs 2nd half

05:01 - PSG were much more open in the 2nd half

06:08 - How does this line up for the 2nd leg?

06:59 - You can’t just “be more defensive”

08:25 - PSG needs to allow their creativity to create chances, not pound shots

11:09 - A look at the Champions League matches

12:23 - Arsenal hire Andrea Berta as director of football

13:16 - How the media handle these things and Raul Senllehi

16:03 - Arsenal have a clear idea of what they need to do

17:07 - Why the Berta hire makes sense

19:21 - Saka coming back for Arsenal, will he be cautious or come back at full speed?

21:02 -Stability with Arteta should make Arsenal fans feel confident

22:05 - A quick look at the bundesliga - Why were they running so much?

23:33 - Bayern’s PPDA were crazy even with 10 men

25:05 - Sprint management

26:20 - FItness people being on the same page as coaches

26:45 - How fitness coaches can give teams absurd value

27:51 - We’re hiring!

28:48 - Rainieri and Roma

30:13 - Napoli are in a rough stretch

30:39 - Inter a sharp bet to win the UCL?

32:22 - The Italian table

33:51 - We’ll talk the top 5 race in England next week

35:04 - Raya was UNBELIEVEABLE for Arsenal v. Manchester United

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