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Saying Goodbye To Alonso And Previewing Arbeloa's Tactics

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On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe discuss: Why the board deserves a lot of blame The toxic culture at the club The very important differences between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso Raul Gonzalez kicking himself Alvaro Arbeloa’s tactical philosophy Is he versatile? The way he deals with players Which youth team players will Arbeloa use? Cestero, Pitarch, Cesar, Jimenez, Aguado, Valdepenas, Joan Martinez, Gabri Valero And more. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will allow us to continue to have a real and full-time presence in keeping this website, and it’s podcasts, going. Hosts this week: Kiyan Sobhani (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KiyanSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sam Sharpe (⁠@CastillaStats⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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