Thomas Tuchel would rather England lose than face red cards, coach says.
In a bid to avoid any unnecessary red cards in their final World Cup qualifier against Albania, Thomas Tuchel has prioritized discipline over results. The German head coach emphasized the importance of players thinking twice before committing fouls, particularly when an opponent is through on goal.
"We don't want any red cards," Tuchel said. "It's a big deal because if you get a red card, you're out of the tournament. We are in a position where we have already secured our spot in the World Cup and we need to think about the bigger picture."
Tuchel has taken note of Cristiano Ronaldo's potential two-game ban at the World Cup after being dismissed against Ireland, and he wants his England players to avoid similar situations.
"We know how it is when you get a red card," Tuchel said. "It can be devastating. We don't want that to happen here."
England, who have already won their qualifying group, are set to face Albania without Ezri Konsa due to a minor knock. Marc Guéhi's absence means Dan Burn could partner John Stones in central defense.
Tuchel is weighing up changes to his starting XI, with the possibility of Adam Wharton or Jordan Henderson coming in for Elliot Anderson in midfield. Jude Bellingham has been linked with replacing Morgan Rogers in the No 10 position, having started in the win over Serbia and impressing alongside Phil Foden when Eberechi Eze scored England's second goal.
Tuchel is keen to avoid making major changes, but he recognizes the need for a fresh approach. "We can't allow ourselves to run less," he said. "We have only this camp to keep things going for ourselves."
The German coach also expressed his admiration for Jude Bellingham, saying that he will always be an impact player due to his exceptional talent. Tuchel emphasized the importance of understanding and familiarity within the team, suggesting that introducing new players at this stage could hinder their performance.
"We didn't know 100% what was coming from Serbia, but we identify ourselves through our high press and work rate," Tuchel said. "I just felt Morgan played the last matches together with Declan and Harry Kane, and they had an understanding in the middle... Jude can start any match for us, there is no doubt."
In a bid to avoid any unnecessary red cards in their final World Cup qualifier against Albania, Thomas Tuchel has prioritized discipline over results. The German head coach emphasized the importance of players thinking twice before committing fouls, particularly when an opponent is through on goal.
"We don't want any red cards," Tuchel said. "It's a big deal because if you get a red card, you're out of the tournament. We are in a position where we have already secured our spot in the World Cup and we need to think about the bigger picture."
Tuchel has taken note of Cristiano Ronaldo's potential two-game ban at the World Cup after being dismissed against Ireland, and he wants his England players to avoid similar situations.
"We know how it is when you get a red card," Tuchel said. "It can be devastating. We don't want that to happen here."
England, who have already won their qualifying group, are set to face Albania without Ezri Konsa due to a minor knock. Marc Guéhi's absence means Dan Burn could partner John Stones in central defense.
Tuchel is weighing up changes to his starting XI, with the possibility of Adam Wharton or Jordan Henderson coming in for Elliot Anderson in midfield. Jude Bellingham has been linked with replacing Morgan Rogers in the No 10 position, having started in the win over Serbia and impressing alongside Phil Foden when Eberechi Eze scored England's second goal.
Tuchel is keen to avoid making major changes, but he recognizes the need for a fresh approach. "We can't allow ourselves to run less," he said. "We have only this camp to keep things going for ourselves."
The German coach also expressed his admiration for Jude Bellingham, saying that he will always be an impact player due to his exceptional talent. Tuchel emphasized the importance of understanding and familiarity within the team, suggesting that introducing new players at this stage could hinder their performance.
"We didn't know 100% what was coming from Serbia, but we identify ourselves through our high press and work rate," Tuchel said. "I just felt Morgan played the last matches together with Declan and Harry Kane, and they had an understanding in the middle... Jude can start any match for us, there is no doubt."
I think it's kinda weird that Tuchel would rather England not win than face red cards. Like, isn't the point of playing a game to try and win? 
I get that he doesn't want his players getting sent off, but I'd rather they take calculated risks and maybe get a red card if it means we're gonna dominate the opposition. 
It's all about finding the right balance, you know? 
. We didn't want to be like that again 
. The World Cup is a big stage, and we want to make the most of it, not hide behind red cards 
️. Jude Bellingham's gonna be a star, no doubt about that 
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. but at the same time, cant just sit back and play defensively, need to keep things fresh and exciting for the fans 
️. hopefully dan burn and john stones can step up in central defense 
. also love jude belingham's comments about understanding and familiarity within the team 
, think thats key to their success so far 
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! I get it, discipline is key, but what about actual football?! 
England's just qualified already, they don't need to think twice before committing a foul. It's all about taking risks and being aggressive on the pitch, you know? 
I mean, what's next, coaching teams not to score goals because it might lead to a penalty? 
It's all about balance, mate! You can't just play it safe and expect to win championships.
I'm not asking for much, just a bit of flair and creativity, you know? 
". But seriously, Jude Bellingham sounds like a game-changer. If he's good enough to impress alongside Phil Foden, I'm all for giving him a starting spot. Let's just hope they don't get too many yellow cards and end up in the ' penalty shootout squad' 
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tuchel really prioritizing discipline over results? like if you're already qualified for the world cup do you even need to win this one? 
and i'm so confused about adam wharton and jordan henderson coming in for elliot andrey Anderson... is it going to be a completely different team from what we saw in serbia 
he does seem like an impact player, but idk if i want him taking over morgan rogers' spot at 10 
and what's up with burn not being able to play due to a minor knock? seems like an overreaction to me 
. Jude Bellingham is a game-changer, but he's being held back by Tuchel's cautious approach 
. Let England play with some passion and energy, instead of just trying to avoid getting sent off 
. Like, what's the point of securing a spot in the World Cup if you're gonna play it safe all the time? You gotta take some risks and trust your players to make good decisions on the pitch. I mean, come on, Tuchel, don't be like Cristiano Ronaldo - get a red card and then wonder why England didn't win 
Tuchel's got his priorities straight: avoid red cards > win or lose 
