Patrick and Hayden preview a huge football weekend after the international break, covering Liverpool vs Manchester United, Bayern Munich vs Dortmund, PSG’s sluggish start in Ligue 1, and Brighton’s uncertain ceiling. They dig into what Liverpool’s press means for United’s direct buildup, how Dortmund’s defensive structure could test Bayern’s machine, and why PSG’s midfield feels off balance. Finally, they debate whether Brighton’s numbers are fine or if the club needs a real coaching upgrade. Enjoy!

Kim's article on Dortmund: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/can-dortmund-win-der-klassiker

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:21 – Liverpool vs Manchester United preview

02:59 – Expected goals, form, and fixture difficulty

03:35 – Mo Salah, Wirtz, and Liverpool’s attacking balance

05:11 – United’s shot numbers and finishing issues

06:55 – What’s wrong with United’s defense

08:46 – Liverpool’s press vs United’s buildup

10:22 – United’s final-third inefficiency

11:39 – The “direct buildup” problem under Amorim

13:13 – Can United’s chaotic attack hurt Liverpool

14:03 – United’s crossing patterns and sustainability

15:20 – Creating overloads and numbers in the box

16:28 – What could finally click for United’s attack

17:34 – Who this game actually suits more

18:10 – Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund

19:20 – Dortmund’s improved defense and structure

21:13 – Bayern’s domination and Kane’s ridiculous form

22:15 – Dortmund’s tactical setup under Kovac

23:46 – Guirassy’s movement and how it can hurt Bayern

24:15 – How Bayern’s press could be tested

25:59 – Why Dortmund’s defensive balance gives them a chance

27:18 – Bayern’s dueling style and adaptation test

28:10 – Sunderland vs Wolves: the relegation six-pointer

29:13 – Sunderland’s strong start and survival math

30:17 – Wolves’ struggles and fixture difficulty

31:23 – What’s really at stake in this match

33:04 – Sunderland’s ceiling and Wolves’ mentality

35:20 – Why Wolves might not have enough to stay up

36:24 – Brentford’s role in the relegation picture

37:12 – PSG vs Strasbourg preview

37:48 – PSG’s underwhelming attack and player usage

39:07 – Vitinha’s evolving role and midfield balance

40:03 – How Strasbourg can make this competitive

40:56 – Ligue 1’s tactical divide and PSG’s dominance

42:13 – Final segment: Brighton’s confusing season

43:41 – Brighton’s pressing success and defensive flaws

46:16 – Are Brighton actually improving under Hürzeler

47:41 – Do they need to change manager or style

49:05 – Is Brighton becoming more direct

50:26 – The coaching debate: Hürzeler vs Glasner

52:02 – What Brighton need to fix to take the next step

52:50 – Outro and Patreon info