Tuchel in the line of fire: England loses 1: 3 against Senegal!

Tuchel in the line of fire: England loses 1: 3 against Senegal!

Wembley-Stadion, London, Vereinigtes Königreich - Thomas Tuchel sees itself as team boss of the English national team after four games growing reviews. Despite a successful start with three wins in the World Cup qualification without conceding a goal against Albania, Latvia and Andorra, the mood after its first defeat against Senegal (1: 3) became cloudy. This defeat led to loud criticism, both of fans and media, which Tuchel referred to as "overvalued mercenaries", as Krone.

in the friendly against Senegal Harry Kane put England in the lead in the 7th minute. But Senegal's player Sarr, Diarra and Sabaly turned the game and made Tuchel's debacle. After the game there was resentment in the stadium; Building and calls to Tuchel's release were heard. It was particularly shocking for many that Tuchel did not apologize to the fans while his players did so.

criticism and claims for withdrawal

The defeat against Senegal has increased the criticism that arose after a narrow 1-0 win against Andorra. Journalist Jeff Powell even called for Tuchel's resignation and compared the Situation with the short marriage of Britney Spears, so [T-online] (https://www.t-online.de/sport/fussball/international/id_100762238/thomas-tuchel-kritik-an-englands-nationalrainer-zu.zu.zu.zu.zu.zu. Critics complain about Tuchel's handling of the defeat and also question his origin, which only further fueled the discussion about his suitability as a trainer.

Despite the negative feedback, Tuchel sees the defeat as a "learning experience". He used the game to change the squad with younger players in order to be better positioned for the upcoming challenges, including the World Cup next year. His contract runs to the World Cup for the time being, and the next steps are scheduled for September 6th when England starts again against Andorra.

services and outlook

In the first three World Cup qualifiers, England was able to show strong performances. The victories against Albania and other teams were shaped by high game control; Against Albania, for example, the team had 74 percent possession of the ball, which made an impression. After the 2-0 victory in the Wembley Stadium, Tuchel praised the “good structure” of the team in the first half, but stated that in the second round, the pressure decreased and improvements were needed.

The English press was approved in the first games, with "Sky Sports" sawing positive signs of improvement and wished more creative shine. On the other hand, the "Guardian" noticed Tuchel's intensity and strategy. However, these assessments are in contrast to the current criticisms after the defeat that have repeated the mood around the national team.

Tuchel himself emphasized the need for improvement, especially among wing players Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford, who, according to him, have to influence the offensive game. The requirement remains high because the hopes for the World Cup Cup will be linked to the development of the team next year, and the way there seems stonemony.