Tuchel Criticizes Silent Fans in England vs. Wales Victory

Tuchel Criticizes the Atmosphere at Wembley After England’s Victory

Coach Thomas Tuchel expressed his dissatisfaction with the atmosphere at Wembley Stadium during England’s 3-0 friendly win over Wales. Despite the resounding score and his team’s dominant performance, Tuchel lamented the perceived lack of support and energy from the 78,126 attendees. Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Bukayo Saka scored in the first 20 minutes, establishing an early lead for England.

Tuchel commented that the team could have scored more goals in the first half, but the atmosphere in the stadium remained surprisingly calm.

“The stadium was silent. We didn’t get energy from the stands. We did everything to win”.

Thomas Tuchel

When asked if he expected more from the fans, Tuchel answered affirmatively, highlighting the lack of response to the team’s achievements in the first minutes of the match.

In the post-match press conference, Tuchel reiterated his confidence in the support of the fans in future matches, but expressed his disappointment at the lack of enthusiasm during the match against Wales. Tuchel mentioned that he expected a greater reaction from the fans, especially after England took a 3-0 lead in the first 23 minutes. He pointed out that the silent atmosphere might have affected the team’s energy and rhythm in the second half.