Thomas Tuchel did not want to run the “risk” like Jude Bellingham “Lucky” to avoid the Red Card
Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham He was “lucky” to escape a Durin Red CardThe 3-0 victory of England over Latvia And he confirmed that he had withdrawn the Real Madrid midfielder as he would have been a “risk” to keep him on.
Having already been booked for a foul on Dmitrijs Zelenkovs while approaching halfway, Bellingham he seemed lucky to escape A second yellow for a bad challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis shortly after restarting e He was replaced by Phil Foden.
Tuchel, who two days before facing Latvia in Wembley He had invited Bellingham Being “more disciplined”, when asked the first yellow card but said to ITV Sport: “We were a little lucky and immediately made the decision not to run the risk and remove it”.
And despite the dominion of England in the victory of the qualifications for the 3-0 World Cup, the German coach head explained that he did not want to take the bet of the match that was demolished “upside down” if Bellingham had been expelled for another foul.
“I think the first was a bit hard because I felt he was dribbling and suddenly we had a yellow card,” said Tuchel. “We had some bad fouls from the opponent, in which the referee has just decided to look away. It seemed a little strange that we went in half time with a yellow card and then none of our opponents (he did) but ok.
“And yes, the second, I think it was possible, he felt it was possible. It would have been hard but he would put the game upside down. Of course, immediately, we decided to take it out, prepare Phil (Foden) and changed.
“I think that, as in general, you could see today the enormous effort that Jude made in the first game (against Albania). I think it was seen that it did not feel so fresh. This was my observation, I’m not sure it will agree. With the replacement, he was becoming stronger and stronger, but he didn’t want to cling to the risk and took it off.”
Tuchel believed he had seen the improvement The victory of England over Albania In his first game in office last week and reserved special praise for Reece James, who opened the markings after an absence of two years from the national team.
Tuchel added: “It was not an easy correspondence, we had to unlock it, but there were many good things: another clean sheet and we created many possibilities from the set-pyers.
“Ok, we needed a free kick to unlock it, but in general I am happy with the attitude and energy and the desire to do the things we want.”
Referring to James, who previously played under Tuchel at Chelsea, and opened the markings with a delicious punishment football, Tuchel added: “So Reece and I know the foot and the quality that the boy has.
“It’s fantastic, he has every right to be proud, happy and satisfied with his performance.”
James appreciated his return to international football, opening the markings before the second half strikes from Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze scored a second consecutive victory.
James said to Itv Sport: “A lot of time has passed. I had two frustrating years and I was so happy to be called back for my country.
“I saw the wall and I heard I could bend it, and luckily I managed to hit the back of the net.”
James said the German left his team without a doubt about what he expects from them during the qualifying process and beyond.
“His ideas are clear, his goals and goals,” said James. “He put them out of the moment he entered and we have a goal. He starts with this international and we must continue to build up to the World Cup.”
England captain Harry Kane also made a tribute to Tuchel, adding: “It’s fantastic. I think he was immediately settled, it is a real pleasure to have him as a coach – The energy he brought and the passion. I know we will go better as we go on.”
