The Red and Blue Soccer Chat - 11/13/24

Welcome back, Reds and Blues! We’re at yet another international break, but both clubs have seen some positive results in recent weeks. Let’s look at what they’ve done, and what we can expect from the new USMNT manager as he takes on Jamaica in the Nations League.Chelsea goes into the break on a relative high. They followed up the away draw at Old Trafford with an 8-0 trouncing of Armenian side Noah in the Conference. Then came the big test against Arsenal, and it’s fair to say they got a passing score. It was a tense affair with both teams having similar possession and similarly few shots. Chelsea showed resilience after going behind, and their new signing Neto rewarded their faith with an equalizing goal. The break will hopefully allow a clearly sore and tired Cole Palmer to get back to full fitness before facing Leicester in 10 days. They round out November against Heidenheim in the Conference before beginning a breath-taking run of 9 games in December. Manchester United completed a run of 4 games under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who unshackled the squad and saw them win 3 and draw 1. But Ruud has also departed, and new rising star manager Ruben Amorim has taken charge. He’ll have 2 weeks with a majority of his squad to figure out how to begin his new era, and his first matches in charge appear favorable as first they visit Ipswich before hosting Bodo/Glimt in the Europa. United will also play 9 games in December, with Arsenal, City, and Spurs all to come. Poch will lead his Eagles into Kingston to face Jamaica before returning to St. Louis for the return leg in the CONCACAF Nations League. There may be some question marks in specific positions (ahem, goalkeeper), but the form of Pulisic, McKennie, Musah, and Tillman should make other decisions very easy. We’re all too aware of recent slip-ups against Caribbean sides, so Poch should be prepared to get the best out of his squad to alleviate fans’ fears. We’ll be feeling some type of way, so join us live from Chatham Tap Fishers at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, follow along on Facebook Live and YouTube Live, or catch us at your leisure on our other platforms listed below. Please like, subscribe, and comment wherever you choose to find us. CHEERS! ⚽🍺⚽🍺⚽🍺⚽🍺 #TheRedandBlueSoccerChat#ChathamTapFishers#ChelseaFC#manchesterunited#USMNT#USWNThttps://linktr.ee/theredandbluesoccerchathttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-red-and-blue-soccer/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIH_XXtwLOX74un6Jr367HAhttps://www.facebook.com/TheEvanAndAaronShowhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7gC93OQZpUrk1ZKkHG7byainstagram.com/theredandbluesoccerchat