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Forlán gets the Uruguay job on an interim basis, which is a polite way of saying "we'll see if this works before committing," but at least he won't bore anyone.  •  Alonso's already telling Chelsea to bin two keepers before he's even properly unpacked, which is either visionary planning or panic buying depending on how the next six months go.  •  Chelsea's new manager honeymoon period will last roughly as long as it takes for the first defeat, so he'd better win quick.  •  Rodri's right that Spain can beat France, but so can France beat Spain, which is why semifinals exist.  •  United's medical on Tielemans this week signals they're finally moving on midfield, though paying Villa's price for a 29-year-old feels like they're paying for last season's nostalgia.
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The Technical Area: July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 1 min read
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⚡ The Technical Area · Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  1. Forlán gets the Uruguay job on an interim basis, which is a polite way of saying “we’ll see if this works before committing,” but at least he won’t bore anyone. The Guardian +6 →
  2. Alonso’s already telling Chelsea to bin two keepers before he’s even properly unpacked, which is either visionary planning or panic buying depending on how the next six months go. Metro Football +6 →
  3. Chelsea’s new manager honeymoon period will last roughly as long as it takes for the first defeat, so he’d better win quick. Independent Football +6 →
  4. Rodri’s right that Spain can beat France, but so can France beat Spain, which is why semifinals exist. The Guardian +6 →
  5. United’s medical on Tielemans this week signals they’re finally moving on midfield, though paying Villa’s price for a 29-year-old feels like they’re paying for last season’s nostalgia. CaughtOffside +6 →

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