Thomas Tuchel is already controversial

On October 16, the English Federation formalized the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach of the national team. A choice that caused a lot of talk on the other side of the Channel. Indeed, certain media or football enthusiasts strongly criticized this decision, believing that English technicians could do the job to occupy this position. But it is the former Chelsea coach, whose qualities are recognized in England, who will take on the role of coach from January 1, 2025. Indeed, at the time of his signing, it was specified by the FA that TT would not take office until the start of the next calendar year. An astonishing decision.

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An absence that makes people talk

Especially since the British press specifies that the federation and the coach have given no explanation according to the Daily Mail. “No players, no Tuchel, no points. That would be an understandable way to characterize England's trip to face Greece here in the Nations League on Thursday evening. Why isn't Thomas Tuchel – England's new manager – in office yet? Why doesn't he even go to Athens to watch this match? And can we really be surprised to have witnessed an unprecedented number of withdrawals from the workforce? »

The English publication continues: “The reasons for the German's absence remain unclear. The FA remained vague about this during Tuchel's presentation last month, saying it only suited Tuchel and allowed them to honor their six-game deal with Carsley (…) Rumors continue to circulate in Germany that Tuchel cannot work until January under the terms agreed with Bayern Munich when he left the club last spring. But when asked in October if there were 'other reasons' than those given as to why Tuchel could not start work straight away, the FA said there were none.

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English clubs accuse

Beyond this decision, the British media also does not understand why it will not attend the match in Athens against Greece (November 14), nor the match at Wembley against Ireland (November 17). “As for why Tuchel won't even be in Athens to watch or even at Wembley on Sunday, God knows. Is he afraid of upsetting Carsley? Unlikely. Is he afraid of provoking Bayern's lawyers? If so, he should buy a ticket and sit in the crowd.”launch it Daily Mail. It is therefore Lee Carsley who will be responsible for leading the selection before passing the baton to Tuchel subsequently. But the absence of TT this month has a much more global impact.

Indeed, 8 players selected by Carsley, namely Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Aaron Ramsdale, are missing because they have declared themselves unavailable. And the Daily Mail assures that for many, this is linked to the late arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach. This is what some Premier League clubs have explained privately to justify the absences of their players. THE Mail recalls that in recent years, players feared missing a rally under penalty of no longer being summoned by Gareth Southgate. Even injured, they came to the selection training center to have their injury noted. This time, the situation is different since the Tuchel driver is not yet installed…