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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 51 MIN

Ep. 282 - Back On Top

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In today’s episode, we break down the Džeko-to-Karaman connection and why the Bosnian legend is now our best playmaker. We also get real about the defense: Hasan Kuruçay redeemed himself in a big way, but Nikola Katić is quickly becoming a liability we can't ignore. ​Most importantly, we dive into the Right Flank Disaster. Was Timo Becker’s substitution the turning point we needed? Why did Mertcan Ayhan look so much more composed, and why—for the fifth game in a row—did we fail to stop a pacy winger like John Tolkin? ​🎙️ Today’s Discussion: ​THE PROVIDER: Edin Džeko’s two-assist masterclass. ​REDEMPTION: Hasan Kuruçay’s goal and the save that kept us in 1st place. ​THE WEAK LINK: Why Nikola Katić’s suspension might be a blessing in disguise. ​TACTICAL FAILURE: Analyzing the inability to stop John Tolkin and the "Becker vs. Ayhan" shift. ​THE TABLE: One point clear. No room for error. ​💬 COMMUNITY QUESTION: ​Is Mertcan Ayhan now the permanent solution at Right Back? And how concerned are you that we’re still seeing the same tactical mistakes from the winless run? Let’s get into it in the comments! 👇

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