Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Declan Rice (Photo by Shaun Botterill, Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Some England players have reportedly already been complaining about Thomas Tuchel’s tactics in the defeat to Argentina, while the manager has blamed their ‘DNA’.
All in all, this points towards a messy result and bad feeling in the England camp, and despite what was at many points a pretty positive World Cup that led to a strong run to the semi-finals, it already seems like it might be impossible for Tuchel and England to continue together.
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The Three Lions suffered a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat against Argentina on Wednesday night, with Anthony Gordon’s goal putting them ahead before a late comeback as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored for the South American giants.
According to BBC Sport, there were “at least three senior players who have complained privately about the team’s approach during the closing stages”.
Thomas Tuchel defends England approach with dig at players
Despite England players, and indeed almost everyone watching, sensing that Tuchel was the master of his own downfall by going so defensive so early on in the game, the German tactician himself has shifted the blame onto the team’s ‘DNA’.
As quoted in the BBC’s report, Tuchel seemed to insist that his tactical approach was simply a necessary response to his players, with comments that are surely not going to go down well.
“I haven’t seen the data yet but I think right after the goal, the momentum swings completely in ball possession, chances and it drops dramatically,” the manager said.
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