Just nine months ago, Max Allegri and Cesc Fàbregas clashed on the touchline when AC Milan faced Como. Fast forward, and Fàbregas has just led his team to a 9-1 win over Lens, while Allegri has suffered a 4-1 defeat to Porto. How has the experienced manager got it so wrong, and the 'child' got it so right?

Kevin Hatchard joins Dotun & Andy to discuss that. Also, what is JJ Gabriel's ceiling? What's going wrong for Iñigo Pérez at Villarreal? And have Marseille finally turned a corner with Bruno Génésio?

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Fenerbahçe came from behind twice to beat Liverpool in a memorable Champions League night, but how significant is this result? Can the Turkish giants re-establish themselves among Europe's elite under Emre Belözoğlu?

Kevin Hatchard joins Dotun and Andy to assess. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich gave Atletico Madrid a bloody nose, while Inter recovered from their bruising derby defeat with a win over Feyenoord. Speaking of wounds, Lyon were left licking theirs after Paulo Fonseca announced his resignation, but is this actually the best outcome for all parties?

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There's been plenty of noise around Antonio Conte and his links to Manchester United this week. With Michael Carrick staying put at Old Trafford (for now), where is Conte's next realistic landing spot after leaving Napoli in the summer?

Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge join Dotun to answer that. Plus, is Unai Simón really the best goalkeeper in the world? Can Javier Aguirre save Valencia from relegation? And why are Napoli not making the most of their rich hotbed of talent?

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