Join us for Ep.4 of The Obi One Podcast as we welcome our first in-studio guest, the legendary Florent Malouda! Alongside host John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy, Malouda dives deep into his Chelsea days, sharing the pitch with Mikel, and much more.
In this captivating episode, Malouda and Mikel open up about their intense training ground fight, setting the high standards at Chelsea FC, and intriguing revelations about Liverpool and Real Madrid’s interest in Malouda before his Chelsea signing. They discuss the revolving door of managers at Chelsea, labeling it a ‘hot seat’, and share their thoughts on who they believe was the best manager during their time at the club.
The conversation takes an international turn as Malouda reflects on playing for France in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, sharing his experiences with Zinedine Zidane. He also sheds light on the person behind Nicolas Anelka, discussing the pressure of elite football.
Finally, Malouda and Mikel reminisce about the highs and lows of their Chelsea careers – the euphoria of their 2012 Champions League victory in Munich and the heartbreak of the 2008 Carling Cup defeat against Spurs.
Don’t miss this exclusive episode filled with insider stories, laughter, and a deep dive into the life of a football legend.
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Timecodes
00:00 – Intro
03:30 – Mikel & Malouda’s training ground bust-up
11:30 – Rejecting Liverpool & Real Madrid
18:21 – The magic of Chelsea’s dressing room
22:10 – Avram Grant’s impact post-Mourinho
35:15 – Zidane’s Brazil brilliance; 2006 World Cup
43:04 – Chelsea’s greatest pass master
56:00 – Nicolas Anelka’s Chelsea struggles
01:05:50 – France’s turbulent 2010 World Cup journey
01:20:58 – Chelsea finally crowned Kings of Europe
01:31:43 – Reflecting on the 2008 Carling Cup defeat
01:43:15 – Evolution in young footballers’ mindsets
01:52:10 – Malouda’s verdict on THIS Chelsea team
