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Episode 140 - Should Liverpool Sell Mo Salah? + Can Marseille win Ligue 1?
The Transfer Flow Podcast
51 minutes
6 days ago
Episode 140 - Should Liverpool Sell Mo Salah? + Can Marseille win Ligue 1?
Patrick and Hayden head around Europe, starting in Spain where Atlético Madrid are quietly changing who they are under Simeone. Is this finally the version that sticks? Then it’s on to La Liga’s heavyweights to look at how Real Madrid’s new system has fixed their defensive issues, and why Barcelona’s press has completely fallen apart without Raphinha.
In France, Marseille’s numbers under De Zerbi look seriously good, but can they actually push PSG over a full season? And finally, the big question: would Liverpool be better off selling Mo Salah this summer?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and episode overview
01:34 - Atlético Madrid’s evolution under Simeone
03:21 - What’s changed in Atleti’s possession and attack
04:55 - Julian Alvarez’s impact and tactical fit
07:42 - Atlético’s new ownership and transfer efficiency
12:32 - Comparing Atleti with Real Madrid and Barcelona
14:42 - Real Madrid’s new style under Xabi Alonso
16:36 - Barcelona’s press issues without Raphinha
19:21 - Why Real Madrid defend better than Barça
21:37 - How pressing and ball recoveries differ between the two
24:34 - Can Barcelona fix their defensive problems?
25:47 - Ligue 1 and PSG’s title race
27:20 - Marseille’s progress under De Zerbi
28:25 - PSG’s injuries and Vitinha's workload
30:01 - Marseille’s ceiling and what could hold them back
32:15 - Fatigue and pressing sustainability
35:22 - Strasbourg’s chaos and Ligue 1 contenders
38:32 - The Mohamed Salah question
39:15 - Should Liverpool sell Salah next summer?
41:24 - Patrick’s take on Salah’s numbers and Liverpool’s attack
43:42 - Where could Salah realistically go?
46:30 - Arne Slot’s challenges at Liverpool
47:55 - Squad depth and full-back problems
49:09 - Missed transfer opportunities and what’s next
The Transfer Flow Podcast
Transfer and team analysis, plus interviews with some of the best in the football business.