In the latest episode of Euro Leagues, hosts John Bennett, Julien Laurens, and Rafa Honigstein dissect the major managerial storylines shaping European football.
The panel opens with a retrospective on Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, analyzing his successes and failures in the French capital amid mounting speculation linking him with the Manchester United vacancy following Michael Carrick’s interim spell. The discussion weighs whether the Argentine truly deserves his reputation as a “player whisperer.”
Managerial instability remains a central theme as the focus shifts to RC Lens, who have sacked their coach for the second time this season. The decision follows a disastrous week culminating in a heavy 9-1 defeat to Como ahead of the international break, prompting debate over whether former boss Pierre Sage could be poised for a surprise return.
The episode then travels to Turkey to profile the season’s surprise package, Amedspor. In their maiden voyage in the Süper Lig, the club sits an impressive third in the table. BBC Turkish journalist Burak Abatay joins the show to provide local context on their remarkable start.
Further analysis covers the reaction in Germany to Jobe Bellingham’s first England call-up, which arrives during a challenging opening spell at Borussia Dortmund. The show wraps with the latest developments surrounding Vincent Kompany.
Episode Timecodes:
- 3:00 – Pochettino’s PSG era assessed
- 15:00 – Second managerial sacking at Lens
- 26:50 – Amedspor’s historic rise
- 38:00 – Jobe Bellingham’s England call-up
- 43:54 – Vincent Kompany update
Live Football Commentary Schedule (BBC Radio 5 Live & Sports Extra):
Thursday, 12 November
Nations League: England v Croatia (19:45 KO) – Live on 5 Live
Friday, 13 November
Nations League: Scotland v North Macedonia (19:45 KO) – Live on Sports Extra
Saturday, 14 November
Nations League: Norway v Wales (17:00 KO) – Live on Sports Extra
Nations League: Northern Ireland v Ukraine (19:45 KO) – Live on Sports Extra
Sunday, 15 November
Nations League: Spain v England (19:45 KO) – Live on 5 Live
WSL: Arsenal v London City Lionesses (16:30 KO) – Live on Sports Extra
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