Thomas Tuchel is seeking a key advantage from England's substitutes in order to fuel their passion and anger into achieving victory at the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea manager has made a conscious effort to create an atmosphere where his team members channel their frustration if they are not chosen to start, thereby making the impact with every opportunity.
For Tuchel, the most effective teams often perform well when coming off the bench and maintaining momentum until late in the match. He attributes this success to having a cohesive brotherhood within the squad, which drives them to be proactive and positive despite being on the sidelines.
Tuchel's experience from winning the Champions League with Chelsea can help him implement his philosophy into the World Cup final. The German coach expressed frustration at leaving players out of the starting lineup due to the high stakes of international football, which he believes would lead some players to become disheartened and less effective when not chosen.
However, Tuchel is confident that England's substitutes will thrive in the event. He emphasizes the importance of clarity on roles within the team and encourages players to take responsibility for adapting to their parts. The Germany manager acknowledges that his focus may be misunderstood if Jude Bellingham, who has recently started gaining prominence due to recent performances, was substituted out during the match.
Tuchel explained how he used Morgan Rogers in a crucial role against Serbia but recognized the potential disconnection between front and backline when using substitutes in critical positions. When asked about singing the national anthem before matches like Germany's team song, Tuchel expressed his willingness to consider it for future events.
For Tuchel, the most effective teams often perform well when coming off the bench and maintaining momentum until late in the match. He attributes this success to having a cohesive brotherhood within the squad, which drives them to be proactive and positive despite being on the sidelines.
Tuchel's experience from winning the Champions League with Chelsea can help him implement his philosophy into the World Cup final. The German coach expressed frustration at leaving players out of the starting lineup due to the high stakes of international football, which he believes would lead some players to become disheartened and less effective when not chosen.
However, Tuchel is confident that England's substitutes will thrive in the event. He emphasizes the importance of clarity on roles within the team and encourages players to take responsibility for adapting to their parts. The Germany manager acknowledges that his focus may be misunderstood if Jude Bellingham, who has recently started gaining prominence due to recent performances, was substituted out during the match.
Tuchel explained how he used Morgan Rogers in a crucial role against Serbia but recognized the potential disconnection between front and backline when using substitutes in critical positions. When asked about singing the national anthem before matches like Germany's team song, Tuchel expressed his willingness to consider it for future events.