Can managers succeed without a team of stars?

The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

This week, we’re focusing on Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. 

The evolution of these two sides under the coaching of Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany respectively, got us thinking… do some managers require a team of elite players in order to succeed?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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