England head coach Thomas Tuchel is facing heavy criticism after his team lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final this past Wednesday. Despite initially taking the lead, England allowed Argentina to mount a comeback and secure the victory.
Former Chelsea player Chris Sutton voiced his disapproval regarding Tuchel’s tactical decisions during the match. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sutton described the defeat as a coaching disaster, arguing that Tuchel gave away the advantage after the team had taken the lead.
Sutton questioned how the manager could allow the side to focus solely on defense for half an hour against a talented Argentine squad. He labeled the manager’s substitutions as overly cautious and stated that the blame lies with Tuchel, leaving his long-term future with the national team in doubt.