Following England's dominant 3-0 victory over Wales, Thomas Tuchel questioned the press if his decision to leave out star players, such as Jude Bellingham, was justified.
Isn't it obvious to everyone who is a football fan. The balance of the team is far more important than any individual. Harry Kane a fantastic individual player, was absolutely pathetic for us in the last tournament. I'm not saying this was his fault. But the balance of the team & the way we played. Which was terrible in every game, except 1 half of 1 game. Was there for everyone to see. The manager placed Kane above all others. So much so he wouldn't even substitute him. Even when the whole world of football fans watching the games . Could see it needed to happen. Surely therefore should have built a team around & to bring the best out of his main man. But like every other before him. The manager took the cowards way out. By putting all the big individuals in, except the 1 who would have benefitted Kane massively. Jack Grealish but he has always been the easiest target. Tuchal is doing it the right way, getting the balance right 1st & foremost. Great individuals tend to be good enough. To enhance the balance of any team. If they stick to what the manager wants them to do . I mean personality wise as much as football wise. Bellingham is arrogant, there's nothing wrong with a bit of arrogance when you're very good. But too much arrogance from the gifted ones, always cause resentment. In high stake football games that go against you. This resentment can quickly cause a team to become toxic Ask any Man U fan about that. The players now don't have senior players to keep the young superstars like Bellingham in their place. So it's up to the manager to let him know his pecking order. Well done to tuchel for that.
Isn't it obvious to everyone who is a football fan. The balance of the team is far more important than any individual. Harry Kane a fantastic individual player, was absolutely pathetic for us in the last tournament. I'm not saying this was his fault. But the balance of the team & the way we played. Which was terrible in every game, except 1 half of 1 game. Was there for everyone to see. The manager placed Kane above all others. So much so he wouldn't even substitute him. Even when the whole world of football fans watching the games . Could see it needed to happen. Surely therefore should have built a team around & to bring the best out of his main man. But like every other before him. The manager took the cowards way out. By putting all the big individuals in, except the 1 who would have benefitted Kane massively. Jack Grealish but he has always been the easiest target. Tuchal is doing it the right way, getting the balance right 1st & foremost. Great individuals tend to be good enough. To enhance the balance of any team. If they stick to what the manager wants them to do . I mean personality wise as much as football wise. Bellingham is arrogant, there's nothing wrong with a bit of arrogance when you're very good. But too much arrogance from the gifted ones, always cause resentment. In high stake football games that go against you. This resentment can quickly cause a team to become toxic Ask any Man U fan about that. The players now don't have senior players to keep the young superstars like Bellingham in their place. So it's up to the manager to let him know his pecking order. Well done to tuchel for that.