With Thomas Tuchel now on the growing list of successful club managers to join a national team, can we say that international management is becoming cool again? Meanwhile, as Spain's 19-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures continues, are they the very early favourites for the World Cup?

Atlético Madrid and Lazio are handed small fines after their fans were found guilty of racist behaviour – why wasn't the punishment more severe? Plus, Yohan Cabaye gets a promotion and Mario Balotelli is set to sign for Genoa.

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with the answers.

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Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager and the German media are having a field day, obviously. Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen explain why Tuchel could actually be suited to international coaching for one surprising reason.

Elsewhere, Man City have hired a new sporting director from Sporting, while there's more financial turmoil in France after beIN SPORTS failed to pay for their Ligue 1 TV rights. But what are the consequences?

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Paul Pogba's ban has been reduced to 18 months, but where does his future lie? After disobeying Paulo Fonseca’s penalty instructions, how do you reinstate order to a group of players seemingly not listening to the coach?

Plus, the rise of Omar Marmoush, the future of Frenkie de Jong, and a reflection on Andrés Iniesta's influence on the European game.

Dotun, Andy, and David Cartlidge are here with the answers.

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From the Reds to Red Bull. Jürgen Klopp has been appointed RB's Global Head of Soccer. What does the job mean? And why has the news been received so badly in Germany? Dotun, Andy and David discuss the hugely controversial move.

Elsewhere, David tells us why it’s no longer about Kvara-dona but McToma-dona as Antonio Conte’s Napoli sit pretty at the top of Serie A, and as life without Antoine Griezmann begins amidst Kylian Mbappé’s absence from the France camp, we examine France’s leadership problem and why Didier Deschamps is to blame. Come join us!

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An Ousmane Dembélé-less PSG suffered defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, so does this prove the Parisians are better off with Dembélé in their side? Marco Rose described Juventus as one of the favourites to win the Champions League, but is that fair or is Rose getting overexcited? Plus, Robert Lewandowski keeps scoring, Pep Lijnders struggles with Salzburg, and should Andrea Pirlo call time on his managerial career?

Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers.

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Two wins from two for Bayer Leverkusen but are they contenders for the Champions League? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini assess how equipt Xabi Alonso’s side are to fight on two fronts.

Elsewhere, there have been a number of heavy defeats in this season’s Champions League, is the new format to blame or could it be another reason? And José Mourinho has written some new hits but can he be a success in Türkiye?

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Some off-pitch drama turbocharged what was threatening to be a fairly underwhelming Madrid derby. Join Andy Brassell and David Cartlidge for their reaction to Real and Atlético’s 1-1 draw!

Andy and David wonder if both sides set up to not lose ground on Barcelona and who will be happier with the draw. We also look through the various controversies that unfolded, including a 15-minute stoppage after Atléti ultras threw missiles at Thibaut Courtois. Does the club do enough to punish repeated reprehensible behaviour in the stands at the Metropolitano?

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With Arsenal seemingly interested in Dušan Vlahović, is it time for Juventus to look for a replacement striker? After José Mourinho failed to attend his press conference following Fenerbahçe's defeat to Galatasaray, is time running out for the Special One? Plus, why did Benfica go back to Bruno Lage, and why has Raphaël Varane retired at just 31 years of age?

Dotun, Andy and Lars are here with the answers.

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