Tuchel and Bellingham: Tension in England on the way to the World Cup?

Tuchel Sends a Message: Bellingham in Sight

England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, known for not shying away from confrontations, has made a decision that has caused a stir: to leave Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid star, out of the squad for the upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. This action, although Tuchel denies having problems with Bellingham, seems to send a clear message to the team’s most talented player. Tuchel, with a career marked by his time at clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, has always shown that he is not afraid to make controversial decisions. This tendency to not avoid confrontation is evident in his recent decision. It is rumored that there is some concern in the English national team environment about Bellingham’s attitude, who, according to some teammates, could display an attitude that is not well received. Is this fair? Or is Bellingham simply trying to motivate his teammates to get better results?

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Bellingham, who has admitted to maintaining a “macho image” to hide his vulnerabilities, seems to be aware of the situation. His teammate, Anthony Gordon, has highlighted the importance of Bellingham, stating that “you can tell when he’s not there. He’s a great presence, a great player.”

Nobody denies Bellingham’s importance to England on their way to the World Cup. However, Tuchel seems to want Bellingham to work harder and earn his place like any other player. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, or Morgan Gibbs-White are some of the players who could take his position.

Tuchel, who went so far as to say that Bellingham’s behavior on the field seemed “repugnant” to his mother (although he later retracted and apologized), is looking for a modified version of the player: a great tourist, as well as a great player.

Tuchel wants to build a team for the World Cup free of tensions.

Alofoke Deportes

Tuchel’s intention is clear: to build a united team, with a team spirit that can make a difference in important matches. The English coach, like the legendary Sir Alf Ramsey, is willing to do things his way, even if that means making unpopular decisions.

Bellingham will undoubtedly return to the team with the determination to prove his worth. As a world-class player, he will have taken note of his coach’s message. This is part of his learning process, and he might reflect on how this decision made him a better contributor to the team.