Episode 95 - How Enrique unlocked Ousmane Dembele + Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City?

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down PSG's 5-0 beatdown of Inter Milan. How did Luis Enrique break down Inter's defense, are Inter set for a rebuild, do PSG need any changes to compete next year, and will Ousmane Dembele win The Ballon d'Or? Then, Rayan Ait-Nouri is rumoured to join Manchester City, but does he fit as Pep's next LB? Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Real Madrid v Liverpool final comparison

02:02 - A shocking game for many Inter players

02:52 - Too much time off for Thuram and Martinez?

03:27 - PSG forced Inter to cover tons of ground

04:21 - PSG knew how to attack Inter's weaknesses

05:56 - Why couldn't Inter press high?

06:56 - How PSG used Dembele to create overloads

07:55 - When Inter tried to go man-for-man

08:35 - What's so special about Dembele this season?

09:11 - Dembele's talent + willingness to press

09:49 - The tactical flexibility and intelligence of PSG players

10:51 - The many ways PSG use Dembele + Paul Pogba traits

12:28 - How long can this continue for PSG?

13:02 - Selling Barcola?

13:50 - PSG have options for a number of players

14:30 - Inter need a retool, while PSG are set up to improve

16:34 - Can other teams imitate PSG's style?

17:12 - Should teams be more creative with who they use up front?

19:35 - What about teams that can't compete in the striker market?

20:24 - Liverpool and playing Luis Diaz up top

21:31 - Differences between Ligue 1 and EPL squad building

22:42 - How reproducible is PSG if all their players were bought for 50m+?

23:38 - IShowSpeed and the odd post-game

25:04 - How do Inter Milan start to retool?

25:49 - Free transfers and specific profile fits

26:46 - Best strategy to fix their midfield?

27:20 - Barella's value + age

27:55 - Lots of changes for many Serie A teams

29:31 - The risk of a squad full of more experienced players

30:56 - Manchester City pushing for Rayan Ait-Nouri

31:35 - Is Pep changing how he uses fullbacks?

32:24 - Crossing threat + reconfiguration with Kevin De Bruyne leaving?

33:17 - Switching back to a back 4?

34:11 - Why City are switching gears

35:03 - What would you lose by getting Ait-Nouri and what should you pay?

37:08 - Changes to current City squad members roles?

38:36 - Making a more diverse attack for City

39:35 - The amount of talent coming out of France is absurd