{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681ccb505acb8b715f1f1330/6a799abaefa771345a6ec4a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pre-season tour takeaways, Chavarria incoming & goodbye Trev","description":"<p>Two weeks to go...</p><p><br></p><p>Matt Davies Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for a look back on Chelsea's pre-season tour exploits following a final two matches in the Far East over the weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>We dissect the 3-0 win over Milan and the feisty 3-3 draw with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim - before a wider look at the main learnings for Xabi Alonso in their time on the road.</p><p><br></p><p>Could 'unicorn' Marco Palestra prove to be the signing of the season? Will Mike Penders be content to play back-up to Rob Sanchez? And should we be worried about the feelings of a clear A and B team amongst the squad?</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we bid farewell to Cobham kid Trevoh Chalobah - who's signed for Cesc Fabregas' Como, ending a near 20-year association with the club. And - why Pep Chavarría could prove to be one of the Blues' most influential acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll be back on Monday as we reflect on the visit of Real Sociedad AND gear up for the official return of the Premier League season!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🚨 WE'RE NOW ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@StraightOuttaCobham </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Watch every show via our YouTube channel from Monday 17th August. Plus, plenty of other content/ trivia/ quizzes/ ways for you to have your say. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>🚨 AND TIKTOK! https://www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham </strong></p><p><br></p><p>HOST:&nbsp;Matt Davies-Adams</p><p>WITH:&nbsp;Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey</p><p>PRODUCER:&nbsp;Lucy Oliva</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}