The Nutmeg Assist Podcast
by The Nutmeg Assist
The Nutmeg Assist podcast brings you in-depth analysis that is both tactical and data-driven, interviews with professionals working in the football world & more. To simply put it, we are a one-stop destination for you if you are interested in what is happening off the pitch as much as on the pitch. Just like you, the football fan, the beautiful game is our soul and we bring it out with our content. Support us on Patreon, help us grow and also unlock benefits - https://www.patreon.com/TheNutmegAssist You can read analysis and opinion pieces on our website - www.nutmegassist.com
Episodes
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World Cup Preview: Analysing the contenders from Africa with Pat (Junho)
In this episode, our hosts welcome a special guest, Junho, a well-known football enthusiast and expert in African football. We analyse and discuss the chances of the African nations in the World Cup, team by team. Hosts - Rithwik and Danny Guest - Pat (Junho) Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist...
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Bundesliga Chat - Leverkusen’s woes, Bayern & Musiala, Union Berlin’s surprise
Ninad Barbadikar joins our host Rithwik for the podcast. In this Bundesliga episode, we discuss Leverkusen's woeful start to the season and talk about what Xabi Alonso can bring to the Bay Arena. We also talk about Bayern's start, focusing on wonderkid Jamal Musiala, before focusing on Union...
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Newcastle's new era, Southampton's youth project, Potter at Chelsea and Juve's woes
We are back with a new episode and changes to our podcast roster. Danny joins The Nutmeg Assist's podcast team as a co-host. In this episode, we discuss Newcastle's rebuild under PIF and Eddie Howe, Southampton's interesting youth project, Graham Potter's move to Chelsea and Juventus' dreadful...
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A Bundesliga Special with Lewis Ambrose
This is a Bundesliga special episode where we are joined by a special guest in Lewis. We start with Dortmund's struggles, Marco Rose's blueprint, squad struggles. Lewis also sheds light on some other teams - Gladbach, Wolfsburg, Stuttgart and an Anthony Modeste special Köln side. Hosts - Rithwik...
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Premier League Top 4 Race
In this episode (Patron request from Dieter), we welcome Ninad Barbadikar to chat about the Top 4 race in the Premier League. We look at the teams involved and talk about their chances. Hosts - Rithwik Guest - Ninad Barbadikar Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist...
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Discussing Liverpool's season
We are back after a break. In this episode, we welcome Pure Fitbaw's Danny Corcoran as we discuss Liverpool's season so far. The January signings, midfield woes, the front 3 contract situations and more. Hosts - Rithwik Guest - Danny Corcoran Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram -...
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The new gaffers in town - Xavi and Gerrard
The international break has seen a change in the scene at certain clubs as they try to change their fortune by appointing new managers. In this episode, we look at two, Xavi at Barcelona and Gerrard at Aston Villa. Xavi - the saga, expectations, how he's likely to set up Barca and more. Gerrard -...
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Chelsea Youth, Tammy Abraham & more with Orlando Ashton
In this episode, we have a broad look at the Chelsea Youth & more - Chelsea Academy - Academy culture, pathways, exciting upcoming talents Tammy Abraham's situation at Chelsea at the back end of last season & future forecast A little bit on Tino Livramento Exciting under-the-radar youngsters in...
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Man Utd's Situation, Salah's contract situation and more
In this episode, we focus on a few hot and engaging topics right now- Manchester United's situation - team's worries, manager's status and more Mohamed Salah - Best in the world? Should Liverpool give him a new bumper contract? Some interesting breakthrough players in Europe this season Host -...
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Serie A Special - Title challenge, Top 4 Race and more
In this episode, we focus solely on the Patron questions which is Serie A centric - Are Juventus favourites again for the Scudetto? Top 4 expectations Are Atalanta title contenders as well? Favourite football drink (Spoiler: its boring) Hosts - Rithwik & Sudesh Follow us: Twitter…
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Messi, Brentford in the PL, Teams to watch out for this season & more
We discuss Messi's move to PSG, Brentford's arrival in the Premier League & more. Messi to PSG - Football and non-football POV What to expect from Brentford this season? Some teams to look out for this season Our favourite transfer picks so far Hosts - Rithwik & Sudesh Follow us: Twitter -...
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A Look at Some Transfer Activity feat. PSG, Barca etc
In this episode, we look at some of the top teams' transfer activities and discuss them - Barca and Real Madrid's signings and outgoings PSG's big window so far & CL push The Manchester clubs' activity so far Hosts - Rithwik & Sudesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram -...
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EUROS and COPA AMERICA - Standouts and a preview to the final
After a little break, we are back with an episode. We look at some of the top players and teams from the EUROs and the COPA AMERICA and have a quick look at the upcoming finals this weekend. Hosts - Rithwik & Sudesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website -...
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Life after Ancelotti for Everton
We discuss Everton's situation after Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid - Initial thoughts on Ancelotti leaving - Positives & Negatives for Everton What next for Everton & possible candidates Some numbers on Everton's season & on potential recruitment this summer Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow...
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Lille, Lyon & Young African Talents with Alex Collings
In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Alex Collings. Alex writes for Scouted Football and is also a scout for af_recon. In this episode, we discuss - Lille's title win and some of their young players Lyon under Rudi Garcia, what next to expect with Bosz On Lyon's academy and the...
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Champions League Review
We dive into a tactical review of the Champions League final - Was Pep's starting lineup costly (no DMs)? Why City's attack was fruitless Chelsea's defensive structure & counters N'golo Kante is indeed one of the world's best Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram…
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Premier League Top 4 Race & Robert Lewandowski
We discuss the Premier League Top 4 race going into the final game week of the season & a bit on Robert Lewandowski. Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website - www.nutmegassist.com Support us on Patreon -...
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Short Review on Inter's Scudetto Season
We discuss Inter's Seria A (Scudetto) win with some numbers, tactics etc. Inter's pattern wrt pressing and change in the system Standout defensive record from mid-season Individual brilliance - Lukaku, Martinez etc. Conte's invaluable coaching & managerial ability Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow…
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Champions League talk, Nagelsmann, Bundesliga manager merry-go-round
In this episode, we discuss the first legs of the Champions League semis and build-up to the second along with some Bundesliga manager(s) talk PSG vs Manchester City Real Madrid vs Chelsea Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern On the manager merry-go-round in the Bundesliga & what we make of it Some Jesse...
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A RANT on European Super League
This is a very unconventional, unfiltered RANT on the European Super League. This is awful and we're just saying why helplessly in 35 minutes. Hosts - Rithwik & Sudesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website - www.nutmegassist.com Support us on Patreon -...
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Madrid midfield, PSG's UCL chances, Haaland transfer saga
In this episode, we talk a bit of Champions League and also Erling Haaland - Real Madrid's midfield 3 - Not to rule out yet? PSG's chances in the UEFA Champions League How big of a miss was Robert Lewandowski for Bayern against PSG? Erling Haaland's transfer talk - Where next, what next? Hosts -...
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Ajax's chance in UEL, Peter Bosz, UCL Predictions & more
In this episode, we cover the questions sent to us by our Patrons - ~ Messi's future at Barcelona based on the recent positive results & backroom changes ~ Potential expansion of squad size limit for the Euros ~ Ajax's chances in the Europa League ~ What went wrong for Peter Bosz at Bayer...
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Best Transfers XI of the Season
Best transfers in the Top 5 European Leagues this season? In this episode, Rithwik & Chris pick an XI who were transferred this season (only from the Top 5 EU leagues). They give reasons for why they picked a certain player - backed with data and tactical reasons. Listen to our Transfer XI and we...
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Champions League Draw
The panel this week have a discussion on the Champions League draw in addition to some good patron questions. People Involved: Host - Chris Co-host - Sudesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website - www.nutmegassist.com Support us on Patreon -...
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Laporta's return, Juventus' case & Joachim Low's resignation
The panel this week discusses Joan Laporta's return to presidency followed by Juventus' case after their Champions League early-exit, yet again. To end the episode, they look at Joachim Low's resignation announcement as German National Team head coach post the Euros. People Involved: Host - Chris...
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Barcagate, Bartomeu arrest, What next for referees in the Premier League
Our panel discusses Bartomeu's arrest and Barca gate before diving into the shady refereeing situations in the Premier League - is the refereeing standard even decent anymore? People Involved: Host - Rithwik Co-host - Chris Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist…
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The Merseyside and Milan derbies & their implications
In this episode, Rithwik welcomes our co-host Chris who is back from his short break as they dive into the Merseyside derby first before moving onto discuss the Milan derby. The panel discuss the implications of both games on the teams whilst also talking about certain players (Lukaku etc) People...
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Patrons Special Episode: Barca-PSG, RBL-LFC, Rose to BvB, Upamecano & more
A Patreon special episode where we discuss a few Patron questions including Upamecano transfer, Marco Rose joining Dortmund next season, etc. after a Champions League game(s) summary (Barca vs PSG and Leipzig vs Liverpool). People Involved: Host - Rithwik Co-host - Sudesh Follow us: Twitter -...
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Tuchel & Chelsea, Quality in the EFL bumping up & more with Ram Srinivas
Ram Srinivas, co-founder MRKT Insights joins our host Rithwik as they dive into EFL talk, the quality gap reduction with the PL and some Tuchel-Chelsea. People Involved: Host - Rithwik Guest - Ram Srinivas Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website -...
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Kerala Blasters' season so far
Our host Rithwik hosts the podcaster from God's Own Football, Krishnan Ganesh to talk about Kerala Blasters' season so far. People Involved: Host - Rithwik Guest - Krishnan Ganesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website - www.nutmegassist.com Patreon -...
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Analysing Xavi's Al Sadd
In this episode, Rithwik hosts one of our own in Sudesh who analyses Xavi's Al Sadd. People Involved: Host - Rithwik Guest - Sudesh Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website - www.nutmegassist.com Patreon - TheNutmegAssist (Benefits - Send questions to special...
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Premier League - The story so far with Stephen Drennan
In this episode, our host Rithwik is joined by Stephen Drennan aka Babu Yagu from Craque Stats as they look at the story of the Premier League season so far - Liverpool's struggles, Manchester on the rise, surprise packages, and Sheffield United's "unfortunate" detonation. People Involved: Host -...
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Manchester United's return to the top with Ninad Barbadikar
In this episode, we discuss Manchester United's slow return back to the top - Is it a temporary run, or has Solskjaer's men finally found their mojo and push for a title challenge? People Involved: Host - Rithwik Guest - Ninad from First Time Finish Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram…
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Bundesliga Review with Derek Rae (End of 2020)
The commentary legend Derek Rae joins our panel this week as we dig into the Bundesliga season & discuss different teams, players, and situations so far. People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Guest - Derek Rae Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist Website -...
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Lucian Favre SACKED !
BREAKING NEWS: Lucian Favre and Borussia Dortmund parts ways. Chris & Rithwik speak about it, also discussing potential replacements (long-term ones). Short and crisp but no more luck for Lucian. People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram -...
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European Week Review, Fight against Racism
In this episode, Chris & Rithwik discuss the European football action this week starting with the Manchester United game. There is a segment on racism towards the end of this episode. People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Follow us: Twitter - @TheNutmegAssist Instagram - @thenutmegassist…
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Kerala United, ISL Season so far & first impression of Gerard Nus with Harigovind Thoyakkat
Another Indian football special where Hari joins Rithwik to discuss the United World's acquisition of a club from Kerala (Kerala United), the ISL season in a flash, and a few words on the charismatic Gerard Nus. People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik Guest - Harigovind Thoyakkat (Journalist at KhelNow)...
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Real Madrid's disaster week, Atalanta's woes & Vitesse Arnhem
We discuss all things European football in this episode as we talk about Real Madrid's awful week followed by Atalanta's woes this season. We also have a segment with Marc Lamberts who is a part-time Scout/Analyst for VVV-Venlo in the Eredivisie. People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Guest...
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Spurs-Chelsea, Everton's slump in form & the 5 subs rule in Premier League ?
In this episode, Chris and Rithwik talk about the Spurs vs Chelsea game as they go into details followed by a discussion on Everton's bad form which has seen them lost 4 of their last 5 league games. Finally, they look at a Patron question and discuss if the 5 subs rule would be fair at this…
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Germany-Spain, Atletico again?, Haala-Land
In this episode, Chris and Rithwik talk about the Germany-Spain game and talk on Joachim Low & Luis Enrique. In addition, they talk about Atletico Madrid's terrific start to the season & why this season is a golden chance for them to win La Liga again. Finally, both of them admire Erling Haaland...
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Guardiola contract extension, Mourinho-Spurs title challenge, Premier League relegation battle decided?
In this episode, Chris and Rithwik talk about Guardiola's contract extension at City and explore (opinions) reasons behind the move. Then they focus towards the Mourinho remontada at Spurs and if they are title contenders this season. Finally, they talk about the relegation battle in the Premier...
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FIVE Indian Players to watch out for this ISL Season w/ Nevin Thomas
We kick-off our ISL season extra shows with journalist Nevin Thomas appearing as the guest. We talk about 5 Indian players that we think will make it to the next level this season. All 5 players are quite potent and a couple of them are surprising picks from Nevin. People Involved: Hosts…
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Chat with Kibu Vicuña, manager of Kerala Blasters
We have another big episode and this time, we are joined by the manager of Kerala Blasters, Kibu Vicuña. Some Points from the Podcast : 1. Journey into football and beginnings - (1:08) 2. Experience at Osasuna - (3:50) 3. On his relationship with Julen Lopetegui - (9:50) 4. Transition from Europe...
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El Clasico & Revierderby Review
Key Discussion Points : 1. El Clasico Review: Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Tactical Aspects (3:10) 2. The Busquets conundrum for Koeman (8:39) 3. Coutinho & Fati (14:20) 4. Ramos penalty incident & VAR (17:35) 5. Revierderby Review: Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke 04 - Summing up the game (30:20) 6....
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Featuring John Helm - Football Commentary, his career & more
A very special episode with a very special person, the panel is joined by the legend John Helm. Join them as they discuss football commentary with a focus on John's career, some World Cup moments and more. Some Points from the Podcast : 1. Career kickstart - early days (1:35) 2. On the greatest...
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Boca Juniors Special with Stephen Brandt
We are joined by a special guest for this Boca Juniors special episode - An author, a wonderful football writer, Stephen Brandt who had his book on Boca Juniors published lately. Buy the book on Amazon here. Some Points from the Podcast : 1. Motivation behind writing a book - Why on Boca? (1:30)…
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Liverpool and Manchester United's humiliation, Fiery Lazio-Inter
Key Discussion Points : 1. Liverpool's embarrassing defeat at Villa (7-2) - Review 2. Spurs and Mourinho rampant at Old Trafford 3. What is wrong at Manchester United - On the field? 4. The feisty Lazio-Inter match review People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Producer - Benson Follow us…
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Man City and Bayern's losses, Handball rule in PL
Key Discussion Points : 1. Man City's loss & their performance - Tactical elements included 2. Man City's poor defensive recruitment 3. Controversy surrounding the handball rule in PL 4. A few words on Bayern's 4-1 loss vs Hoffenheim People Involved: Hosts - Rithwik & Chris Producer - Benson…
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Merseyside Transfer Special
In this episode, Chris and Rithwik discuss the transfer window performances of the two Merseyside giants, Liverpool & Everton. Key Discussion Points : 1. Everton's transfer window - The James deal & Allan deal 2. Performances of their signings in the first 2 games - Doucoure's added impact 3....
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Red Bull clubs in football
In this episode, we spoke to Karan Tejwani, a writer and to-be journalist on the involvement of Red Bull in football. The evolution of Red Bull clubs and more. Key Discussion Points : 1. Red Bull Clubs - Leipzig, Salzburg, New York 2. Ralf Rangnick & his influence 3. Future Expectations from Red...
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The Nutmeg Assist podcast brings you in-depth analysis that is both tactical and data-driven, interviews with professionals working in the football world & more. To simply put it, we are a one-stop destination for you if you are interested in what is happening off the pitch as much as on the pitch. Just like you, the football fan, the beautiful game is our soul and we bring it out with our content.
Support us on Patreon, help us grow and also unlock benefits - https://www.patreon.com/TheNutmegAssist
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