McFarl-IN
Summary
Host Owen Palmer-Atkin and former Leicester City goalkeeper coach Mike Stowell analyze the Foxes' final pre-season match against Genoa, focusing on Russell Martin's tactical setup and high-pressing style. They discuss the goalkeeper competition between Jakub Stolarczyk and Alex McCarthy, the promising emergence of academy players, and the strategic loan signing of Christian McFarlane from Manchester City. The episode also covers Leicester's status as League One favorites and the importance of competitive friendlies for squad preparation.
Topics discussed
Intro: You're Dead to Me podcast promo
Welcome to When You're Smiling and guest intro
Pre-season updates and upcoming fixtures
Leicester City as League One favourites
Russell Martin's tactical preparations
Pre-season results and building confidence
The importance of high pressing in League One
Academy graduates breaking into the first team
Goalkeeper situation: McCarthy vs Stolacik
Final pre-season game against Genoa
Squad selection and internal competition
Benefits and risks of friendly matches
EFL Cup opener against Northampton Town
Christian McFarlane signing and Man City links
McFarlane's fit for Russell Martin's system
Hungry mindset and proving a point
Outro and next episode preview
Outro: You're Dead to Me podcast promo
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