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#1604 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 1! Background, Philosophy and Defence ft. CFC Central! #CFC

On this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick and Sam explore Xabi Alonso’s journey from a "maestro" midfielder at clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid to an "invincible" manager who transformed Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation-threatened side into Bundesliga champions. His coaching philosophy is rooted in a "collective mentality" that prioritizes the unit over individual stars, favoring a fluid system where the structure is "sacrosanct" but player rotations are constant and organic. Defensively, Alonso emphasizes high intensity and extreme compactness, maintaining just "15 to 20 meters between lines" while utilizing a versatile back line that seamlessly transitions between a back three and a back four to minimize risk and errors. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/blue⁠⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 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 ⁠Email: 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: Nick Verlaney and Sam (CFC Central) Edited By: Jorel Corpus #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 #MarcCucurella #WesleyFofana #JoaoPedro #LiamDelap #JamieGittens #DarioEssugo #AndreySantos #LaurenJames #KeiraWalsh #ErinCuthbert #AlyssaThompson #XabiAlonso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#1607 | World Cup Preview Part 2! Best Player? Golden Boot? Rivalries! #CFC

Part 2 of the London Is Blue World Cup Preview! Nick, Nath and Jés breaks down the hosting atmosphere, major award predictions, breakout stars, and kit fashion ahead of the tournament. Anticipating a ...

10 Jun 44min

#1606 | World Cup Preview Part 1! Logistical Challenges! New Rules! Predictions! #CFC

On this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, Nick, Jés and Nath kick off a two-part 2026 World Cup preview to shift their focus toward international football after a highly frustrating Chelsea club ...

8 Jun 1h 1min

#1605 | Xabi Alonso Special Part 2! Midfield, Attack and Q&A ft. CFC Central! #CFC

Part 2 of the London is Blue Podcast's Xabi Alonso special! Nick and Sam's discussion shifts to Xabi Alonso’s midfield and attacking strategies, which are defined by a fluid "organic, not robotic" app...

5 Jun 39min

#1603 | 2025-26 Season Review! A Catastrophic Unequivocal Disaster. #CFC

Nick and guests Ollie Glanville, and Daniel Childs (SonOfChelsea) gather for a brutal post-mortem on a "gutless" campaign that saw Chelsea plummet to a 10th-place finish. The trio breaks down the "nep...

1 Jun 1h 32min

#1602 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 2: Midfield and Attack! #CFC

On this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Nick and Dan are joined by guest Louis Beneventi for part two of their "Keep, Sell, Loan" series. Following the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, the tri...

29 Mai 1h 4min

#1601 | Keep Sell Loan 2025-26 Part 1: GKs and Defenders! #CFC

On this episode of the London Is Blue podcast, hosts Dan, Nick, and guest Louis Beneventi tackle the annual "Keep, Sell, Loan" segment to address a Chelsea squad heading into what Nick describes as "c...

28 Mai 1h

#1600 | Sunderand Match Review! Bad Decisions and a Lack of Will makes the Losers Keep Losing! #CFC

Chelsea's season concluded with a "shambolic" 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, leaving them 10th in the table and 33 points behind rivals Arsenal. Nick and Jéss describe the squad as a "bunch of losers" lack...

25 Mai 1h