How Pep Has Raised The Standard & Why Alonso To Chelsea Makes Sense | SI FC Episode 25 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 31 MIN

How Pep Has Raised The Standard & Why Alonso To Chelsea Makes Sense | SI FC Episode 25

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As the European season draws to a close, attention turns from the final whistle to the decisions that could define the summer.This week, Luca, Lyes and Ale Eremiti dive into the managerial merry-go-round already beginning to spin across the continent. Is Pep Guardiola approaching the end of his Manchester City cycle? And when the Premier League era is judged, does anyone other than Sir Alex Ferguson come close to matching his impact?There’s also the major move at Chelsea, where Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as the club’s next manager. After a difficult spell at Real Madrid, is this the right environment for him to rebuild his reputation, and could the wording of Chelsea’s announcement tell us something about the power he’ll hold at Stamford Bridge?Then attention shifts to Old Trafford, where Michael Carrick has an offer on the table. Manchester United have spent years searching for stability, structure and a clear footballing identity. Could Carrick be the figure to finally bring calm to the chaos?Plus, Inter are Scudetto winners once again. Lyes was invited by Inter to be a guest at the celebrations and returned with a special gift for Luca. What made their title campaign so convincing, how far ahead are they of the rest in Italy, and what comes next for the Nerazzurri?From Pep’s legacy to Chelsea’s reset, United’s uncertainty, Inter’s Scudetto celebrations and a special surprise for Luca, episode 25 breaks down the biggest managerial and title-winning storylines as the season reaches its conclusion.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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