Managerial Decision

It will take more than a thumping FA Cup quarter-final victory over the worst team in League One to ignite Chelsea’s season as it enters the defining stretch. This was, at least, a step in the right direction. Or perhaps it was just good for the club to avoid any further chaos. The occasion was framed by Liam Rosenior’s decision to ban his vice-captain, Enzo Fernández, for the game and Chelsea’s next one, which is here against Manchester City in the Premier League next Sunday. The manager felt he had to act after Fernández’s none-too-subtle message to Real Madrid during the international break. Basically, he is bang up for joining them.

Alexi Lalas is pumped to talk all things USMNT after the United States picked up a 1-0 victory against El Salvador in the CONCACAF Nations League! In today's show, Lalas breaks down USMNT's performance against El Salvador and debates whether Anthony Hudson should be a serious contender for USMNT. Lalas also discusses whether Folarin Balogun would be able to live up to the massive hype if he were to play for the United States and also reveals why USMNT needs to make a decision in the near future for the managerial position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices