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Plus how mid-table EPL teams can make Europe
Description
Mo Salah’s explosive post-match interview has rocked Liverpool, and Hayden & Neel break down what he said, why it landed so hard, and how it affects Arne Slot, the dressing room, Salah’s future (Saudi?), and even the Xabi Alonso question lingering in the background.
We then zoom out to a chaotic Premier League race for Europe and focus on what teams can actually do to get there: consistency, tactical flexibility, smarter use of squads, and the coaching tweaks that can swing a season.
Finally, we head to MLS where Messi leads Inter Miami to the title after a dominant season. How did Inter Miami balance their squad to win despite the label of Messi and friends? Plus, what MLS’s calendar and spending changes mean ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro:
00:37 – Salah’s explosive interview
02:22 – Why Salah feels “thrown under the bus”
03:56 – Slot’s perspective: rotation, results & AFCON
06:53 – Wirtz vs Salah
08:31 – Should Liverpool consider selling Salah?
10:06 – Salah’s numbers dropoff
10:45 – Liverpool’s defensive struggles and lack of control
13:20 – Upcoming AFCON + Saudi move in the cards?
14:43 – Could Xabi Alonso become an option?
16:45 – Real Madrid and Liverpool similiarities
19:10 – The tight Premier League race explained through XG
21:05 – What mid-table teams must do to reach Europe this season
21:22 – Consistency, flexibility & the chaos of the league table
24:09 – Tactical flexibility: who has it & who doesn’t
27:29 – Chelsea, Maresca & elite adaptability
28:18 – What Spurs and Man United must fix immediately
32:41 – Messi & Inter Miami: Messi dominates the season
36:49 – Suarez, Messi & balancing the squad
49:04 – Vancouver’s rise & how the final was actually won
41:00 – MLS switching to the European calendar
42:29 – What’s next for MLS: spending rules, youth development & style diversity
44:50– The South American talent pipeline dilemma
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