The Struggles of Thomas Tuchel: England's New Coach Under Fire
Stunned reaction to Thomas Tuchel's actions.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link It's only been four games, but Thomas Tuchel's reign as England's national football coach is already rocky. After three unconvincing wins in the World Cup qualifiers, and a friendly loss to Senegal, there's no shortage of criticism.
A year ago, England's footballers embarked on a Euro journey, ending in heartbreak. Now, they're back to square one, and it feels disheartening. The 1:3 defeat at home is more than just a setback – it’s a wake-up call.
A Familiar Taste of Defeat
The friendly loss has no real impact on England's World Cup qualification. Yet, something went terribly wrong at the City Ground. Fans, disillusioned, left in droves. Those who remained greeted their heroes with boos. Things were different at Euro 2020. But now, it's a different story: "Oh my god, Thomas Tuchel!"
The anti-Tuchel camp, initially focusing on his German origin, now has sporting arguments. Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid's star, took his frustration out by kicking a ball into the Nottingham night sky after the final whistle. Ten minutes earlier, his team had suffered their final humiliation.
England's game was predictable, but they were successful a year ago. Now, their offense struggles, and the team seems to lack cohesion. Admittedly, Senegal was agile, brave, and not to be caught by the lions. Yet, England's defense was easily breached, twice in the second half, much to Tuchel's dismay.
The Wolves of Controversy Circle
Football: Orange Wins Almost Two-Digit, Poland Loses After Lewandowski BlunderThe equalizer happened too quickly for the English, despite having a speedster like Kyle Walker who couldn't keep up with Ismaila Sarr in the center. The Crystal Palace man slammed a seemingly blind cross into the net (40.). The 2:1 was even easier. Defender Kalidou Koulibaly outplayed the English defense with a long ball, Habib Diarra ran through, tried to pass to the center just before the goal, but keeper Henderson intervened and unfortunately deflected the ball into his own net (62.).
Tuchel's biggest concern in the coming months will likely be his defense. The team needs to improve quickly, as the World Cup is just around the corner. The offense also isn't performing as expected under Tuchel, despite the presence of stars like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Against Senegal, the team seemed to regress more than improving.
The Brunt of Public Scorn
After the narrow win in Andorra, the English press was furious, calling it one of the "most embarrassing results" in history. Now, they're not holding back. The Papers are questioning England's potential to even qualify for the World Cup in 2026. Goal scorer Harry Kane is self-critical but asks for patience. He knows Tuchel from their time together at Bayern, and praises his work. "We won't panic," Kane said, "[but] we know we need to do better." Tuchel and England, once hailed as the most promising experiment in world football, now threatens to fall apart.
Tuchel acknowledges the criticism and emphasizes that he will not sugarcoat his assessment of performances. For him, this means identifying problems, setting goals, and making improvements. But it's clear that his honeymoon is over. The pressure is on, and the lions have a lot of ground to cover to restore their pride. The road to the World Cup is going to be a bumpy ride, but Tuchel has vowed to lead England to victory.
- Despite the pressure mounting due to the team's poor performance under Thomas Tuchel, England's new coach, the Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment.
- Amidst the sports arena, the European football leagues and the Premier League continue their regular schedules, while the future of England's national football team under Tuchel's leadership hangs in the balance.
