Thomas TuchelDelivers Mixed Feedback After England's Debut
A triumphant night for Thomas Tuchel
Bloody hell, what a bloody night at the bloody Wembley! Thomas Tuchel, England's new bloody football coach, couldn't bloody hide his grin as he toasted a commanding 2-0 victory over Albania in the World Cup qualifiers. But don't go thinking this bloke's a happy cheerleader. He's got bloody issues he wants sorted.
Tuchel, the bloody former Chelsea manager, was unveiled last month, and it didn't take long for him to make his mark. With a debut win under his belt, he's already raising eyebrows with his criticisms. He says his team, while dominant, lacked discipline and needed more grinding pressure from the wingers.
A Bloody Good Start But Plenty to Work On
The bloke couldn't bloody wipe the grin off his face as he spoke about his inaugural match. "It was a fantastic evening under perfect conditions," he said, admitting he was a bit nervous beforehand. Myles Lewis-Skelly, an 18-year-old Arsenal player, crowned the opening phase with his first goal in his first international match, and Tuchel was bloody pleased.
While the team played well, Tuchel wasn't shy about pointing out bloody flaws. After the break, he said, his team was "not disciplined enough in structure." He lamented the lack of pressing from the wingers and the insufficient runs off the ball, which limited the attacking effectiveness.
Tuchel has high ambitions for England. He wants to create a high-intensity team that can adapt to different challenges, including managing player fatigue over the course of a long season and high-intensity tournaments. He aims to build on the "brotherhood" created by his predecessor Gareth Southgate but to instill a more competitive edge, encouraging players to "dig each other out" when needed.
No Thrilling Rollercoaster Ride, but a Win Is a Win
The British media were bloody divided in their assessments of the debut. "It wasn't the thrilling rollercoaster ride that Thomas Tuchel had promised," wrote the Sun. The Guardian delivered a similar verdict: "It wasn't a night that had Thomas Tuchel's England's hearts racing. But Tuchel's big debut at least offered the most important thing: a win."
With the victory, Tuchel looked optimistically ahead. "Hopefully, this gives us the confidence to quickly improve and trust our style," he said, promising, "We will get better, I'm sure of it." England's journey continues on Monday (8:45 PM/DAZN) when Latvia visits Wembley.
Interestingly, before Tuchel, only two foreign national coaches had come to the football motherland: Fabio Capello and the late Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Tuchel's Wish List: More Pressure From the Wingers
Tuchel's bloody wish list for England includes more aggressive runs towards the box, better connections with midfield players, and a need for the wide players to remain wide and create more one-on-one situations. He admits that his team hasn't yet shown the exciting football he had promised. But he's not complaining. "We struggled to break through on the last 60 to 80 meters, but once we were through the defense, we were immediately dangerous," he said.
In Tuchel's eyes, the team's wide players, particularly Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford, weren't as effective as usual. He wants them to step up their game and provide more blood-pumping action on the pitch. He's determined to create a team identity focused on high-intensity football and set England on the bloody path to World Cup glory.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid/dpa
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- Tuchel's initial assessment of England's performance under his management highlighted several areas that needed improvement, including insufficient runs from the wingers and a need for more aggressive pressing off the ball.
- Tuchel expressed a desire to build on this momentum by creating a team identity focused on high-intensity football.
- He aims to foster a high-energy, dynamic team that can adapt to different challenges, including managing player fatigue over the course of a long season and high-intensity tournaments.
- Tuchel also emphasized the importance of brotherhood, encouraging players to "dig each other out" when needed, while aiming to instill a more competitive edge as compared to his predecessor Gareth Southgate.
- Overall, Tuchel's goal is to win the World Cup by creating a team that can triumph against various challenges, adapting to the unique demands of high-intensity tournaments.
- Thomas Tuchel, in his assessment of England's performance after their debut win, highlighted the need for improvement in areas such as insufficient runs from the wingers and a need for more aggressive pressing off the ball.
- Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, expressed his intentions to build a team identity focused on high-intensity football, aiming for a brotherhood amongst players while fostering a more competitive edge compared to his predecessor Gareth Southgate.
- In messages sent via WhatsApp, Tuchel shared his wish list for England's team, which included more aggressive runs towards the box, better connections with midfield players, and encouraging the wide players to remain wide and create more one-on-one situations.
