Tuchel: Not worried about Rashford’s mental decline; I don’t feel the pressure or urgency of the World Cup

Sports 12:49pm, 13 November 2025 52
. We don't know what their tactical structure will be, we can only guess and presuppose what we think will happen by analyzing the team coached by this coach, so this is a big test for us, we need to adapt in the game, adapt in our pressing, adapt in our formation, depending on what the opponent will perform. We have basically no examples of this team playing with this new coach to reference. ”

Has anything been done to prevent players from “choosing” clubs rather than playing for England?

Tuchel: “It’s not intentional, but what we’re trying to do is create a strong bond, create an energy, create a team, a brotherhood that everyone wants to join, but also create a competitive atmosphere where everyone knows that if they quit at the wrong time, the door could be closed because someone else will take their place. Not as a threat, but the other way around. Everyone is eager to come, everyone loves to come to the training camp and play for the national team because it is an honor. Representing a team like England in a World Cup qualifier, or the World Cup itself, is the final step in elite football. This is the pinnacle, and this is how it should feel. We are definitely on this path. Everyone wants to be part of the bootcamp. Everyone was eager to come. No one gave me a signal that I needed a break because we were already out and we weren't going to take that signal. This energy feeds itself, and that's where we are right now. Maintaining this is absolutely key. More important than tactics and personnel. The key is that everyone enjoys being at camp and enjoying it. "

Expectations for Foden and Bellingham

Tuchel: "I expect them to show what they should be." What's so embarrassing about them being integrated directly into the team? In their absence, we are also pushing our own standards and standards. We have an obligation to push our own standards and build what we can build. Now that they're back, they have a responsibility to contribute, and that's exactly what they did. The standards are clear. "

Team Injury Situation

Tuchel: "Except for Guey, everyone participated in training in the afternoon. "

Guey's injury

Tuchel: "Guey's injury is very painful, but there is no structural damage, so the problem is all about pain. It's possible that things will get significantly better by the next day, so we're realistically working towards our goal for the second game. If he can't train on Friday and he can't train on Saturday, then we won't let him go with the team and of course he will get rest and treatment. We want him to stay with us, we want him to stay close to the team. He is one of the leaders and an important member of the team. He's the link between a lot of players and it's great to see him doing whatever it takes to get to that second game. We will evaluate his situation on a daily basis. "

Elliot Anderson's physical condition

Tuchel: "He said there is nothing to manage, he feels good, no pain, and is ready to play. "