#1628 | Lads, Its Preseason! Spurs Post Match Reaction + New Signings! Tactical Breakdown + Squad Concerns? ft. CFC Central #CFC

In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss Chelsea's 2-1 preseason loss to Spurs and the latest roster updates under manager Xabi Alonso. The team recently announced the signing of midfielder Valentin Barco and is nearing a deal for defender Pep Chavarria, adding depth but contributing to a bloated squad. Furthermore, Mykhailo Mudryk is set to rejoin the squad following updated legal rulings, with a potential loan move to Strasbourg or another side expected to help him regain match sharpness. Despite the friendly loss, the hosts highlight Alonso's tactical experimentation with a 4-4-2 mid-block and the promising attack led by Cole Palmer, Estevao, and Joao Pedro, while acknowledging major squad-pruning and defensive depth challenges ahead. Don't forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Leave us a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! it helps other Chelsea fans find the pod! 🔵 Join our Discord community! 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Subscribe to the London is Blue Dispatch! 📩 https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ Follow London Is Blue on Socials! 📧 Contact: contact@londonisbluepodcast.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LondonBluePod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ ＠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@londonbluepod ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/londonbluepod Follow CFC Central on Socials 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfccentral3 ❌: X (Twitter) https://x.com/CFCCentral3 📧 Contact: ⁠cfccentral17@gmail.com⁠⁠ Listen to the Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5799vIisS96U6908l6XvH6 ⚽️ Player Interviews: http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n Support the Pod on Patreon: 🏆 https://www.patreon.com/londonbluepod Until next time Chelsea fans, Keep The Blue Flag Flyin’ High! LONDON IS BLUE PODCAST Created By: Dan Dormer, Nick Verlaney, and Brandon Busbee Episode Hosted By: Dan Dormer Episode Guest: Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #GianlucaVialli #FrankLampard #JohnTerry #DidierDrogba #PetrCech #EdenHazard #GianfrancoZola #AshleyCole #NGoloKante #ThiagoSilva #CesarAzpilicueta #PeterOsgood #RonHarris #CFC #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #KTBFFH #PrideOfLondon #LondonIsBlue #StamfordBridge #BlueIsTheColour #CFCFamily #TheBlues #ChampionsOfEurope #Cobham #CFCW #ChelseaWomen #PremierLeague #PL #Football #Soccer #CFCFans #ChelseaFans #CFCNews #UpTheChels #Carefree #Chels #LondonIsChelsea #CFCU21 #CFCU18 #CobhamGrads #Matchday #TransferNews #ColePalmer #ReeceJames #EnzoFernandez #MoisesCaicedo #LeviColwill #Estevao #PedroNeto #MaloGusto #RomeoLavia #RobertSanchez #JorrelHato #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #TosinAdarabioyo #TrevohChalobah #FilipJorgensen #MarcGuiu #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #HannahHampton #AggieBeeverJones #MayraRamirez #XabiAlonso #GeovanyQuenda #MarcoPalestra #MorganRogers #MaxenceLacroix #DastanSatpaev #DannyWelbeck #ValentinBarco #NicolasJackson #MykhailoMudryk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices