Schrodinger’s Ball

# 19: Chelsea Special: Squad concerns, Estevao, has Maresca earned his chops?

In this international break special episode we talk to Nathalia (@nathaliaotavares_), a Brazillian fan who supports Chelsea. We discuss her surreal experience watching Chelsea losing to the Flamengo, the Brazillian club Nathalia supports. We also discuss the quality of squad built by new owners to hold their own in the Champions League and to compete to reach the final 8 as a minimum threshold. We also discuss the impact the electric Brazillian wonderkid has on the current Chelsea squad as him and Enzo fill the gap left by Palmer's absence.At the end, Raj drops a kindling in the Chelsea discussion and leads to some very hot takes
Stay tuned to know more 
Hosts: Chinmay & RajGuests: NathaliaMusic by: Raj

#18: Liverpool Special: A deep dive into Liverpool's loss of form and City's resurgence

In this special episode of Schrödinger's ball pod, we focus on Liverpool and Manchester City and their converse forms. Our special guests Piyush (https://www.instagram.com/wize0wize/) and Prathamesh (https://www.instagram.com/football_pinion_/) provide great insights into the gameplay, tactics and overall form. The episode starts with a deep dive into the city-Liverpool game at the Etihad and how Pep outclassed Slot. Additionally, Doku's amazing skills and Haaland's consistency are applauded. Some of the behind-the-scenes players, such as Bernardo Silva have also been identified and their importance is discussed. Slot's tactical issues, Liverpool's pressing concerns are discussed along with the disappointment from new signings. Next, we take a deeper look into Liverpool and City's overall form and end the episode with some banter. Please do check out Piyush and Prathamesh's content on instagram and youtube as they have some great content out there in the football podcasting universe. Stay tuned for the next special coming out this week!

#17: Will Slot be made to walk the plank, "alone"?

In this episode, we discuss the points being shared between United and Spurs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a frantic goalfest in the last 15 minutes. Chelsea getting a 3 goal win against Wolves with United's Judas giving his best performance for the Blues.Finally we discuss a low energy Liverpool performance, while getting trounced by City at Etihad. The refereeing controversy, where VVD's goal got ruled out.We also discuss 5 fixtures from next GW as its a big week coming up in GW 12. Stay healthy and sane in the international break!Hosts: Chinmay, Raj and SanketEdited by: ChinmayMusic by: Raj

# 16: Liverpool find lost form; Chelsea smash Spurs at 3-point lane; United and Forest share the points

This gameweek began with a draw at City ground and another wait for the poor UnitedStrand as United drew at City ground. Followed by that was a thrashing by Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Sunday also marked an interesting stint as after a 4 game loss streak by Liverpool finally ended at Anfield with Unai Emery's Villa losing to Liverpool;
Midweek in Champions League Liverpool packed off Real Madrid convincingly while Chelsea's away trip to Baku against Qarabag led to a difficult draw. City smashed Dortmund 4-1 with Haaland scoring again, while Spurs destroyed Copenhagen convincingly. 
We look ahead at United's visit to Tottenham Hotspur stadium and Liverpool's visit to City. Raj is playing a very risky game on predictions. Stay tuned to find more out.
Hosts: Chinmay, Raj and SanketMusic by: RajEdited by: Sanket
 

# 15: United go up in the table; worrying form Liverpool; Chelsea shocking defence

In this episode of the podcast, we review the fixtures on the weekend, including the losses for Liverpool and Chelsea against Brentford and Sunderland, with a 6-goal thriller win for United against Brighton.We also preview the Battle of the Bridge derby (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) and Liverpool's tough run going into GW 10.
 
Hosts: Raj, Chinmay and SanketMusic by: RajEdited by: Chinmay

# 14: United historic win at Anfield; Chelsea get Ange sacked!

We discuss GW 8 fixtures with Chelsea thrashing Forest despite a scary start getting Ange sacked in a tunnel. Its an interesting question to ponder if Ange should have been hired in the first place and after he was hired, should he have been sacked so brutally, so early?
Finally we share our thoughts on Amorim checkmating a very dangerous Liverpool side at Anfield after 9 years. Achieving something that greats like Jose, Ole and Ten Hag all failed to do. We discuss how United caused problems to Liverpool's frail pressing structure, while still conceding a lot of big chances to an often overlooked Cody Gakpo.
We also discuss how two mainstays in the United side with Bruno and Maguire combined in a clutch to win United this game
We also discuss how in this vein of form Haaland is unstoppable and how players like Gabriel are working to keep Arsenal in the current top spot.
Hosts: Sanket, Raj and ChinmayMusic by: RajEdited by: Chinmay

# 13: Liverpool vs United Preview: (Feat. Raunak)

In this episode we invite Raunak a returning United fan to preview the one of the oldest derby in English top flight also called as the North-West derby. We discuss the 3-at-the-back and Liverpool's last 3 games all being losses. We also do a combined 11 to cap it all off. Stay tuned!Guest: RaunakHosts: Sanket, Chinmay and RajMusic by: Raj

#12: 90 minutes of Football Tactics with CFC Central

For the October International Break the pod has invited Sam (@CFCCentral3), a professional Scout, Opp. Analyst and Writer on the the biggest Chelsea FC podcast (@LondonBluePod). Sam has had an interesting journey from following Chelsea since Mourinho's first tenure and how he was the Hindi translator for Messi in 2014 World Cup on Star Sports.In this episode he swims in familiar waters discussing pros and cons of Maresca's Chelsea, slowly drifting into new territories where he discusses the problems and positives with Amorim's United and Slot's Liverpool. Hope this podcast turns out to be decent substitute for weekend games.Timestamps:(0:13) Sam's Intro
(5:30) Enzo Maresca and Chelsea; 3-1 Rest Defence, inverted fullbacks and their flaws, Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernandez change in roles
(21:04) Ruben Amorim and United; CB profiles, Bruno's role, strong attacking options, aging midfield, will the system work?
(61:54) Arne Slot and Liverpool; Wirtz, Squad cohesion, Salah's decline, new fullbacks, loss of TAA, Isak
(80:20) Liverpool vs United predictions
(85:24) OutroHosts: Chinmay & SanketGuest: Sam (@CFCCentral3)Music by: Raj

#11: GW 7 Review: Amorim saved; Chelsea snatch victory from the Champions at the end

We review the GW 7 game where Amorim's United professionally sent Sunderland packing after Mount and Sesko's goal supported by rock-solid debut by the Belgian shot-stopper Senne Lammens. 
The highlight of the week was of course the exciting battle between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge with a last minute winner by Estevao the young Brazillian wonderkid.We brace ourself for another international break while sharing plans for next week.Hosts: Raj, Sanket & ChinmayMusic by: RajEdited by: Chinmay

# 10: GW 6 Review: Everyone loses

We share our sorrows on how all three teams lost to their opponents due to different reasons. We also discuss the GW 7 fixture between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Hosts: Sanket, Raj and Chinmay
Edited by: Chinmay
Music by: Raj