The President of the United States has expressed concerns about Thomas Tuchel’s tactics, speaking to the media after England’s defeat to Argentina.
Softfootball gathered that Trump’s reference was widely noticed by fans and analysts, especially his criticism of England sitting back after taking the lead, which allowed Argentina to apply relentless pressure.
Trump’s comments:
You have a great player in England, who I played golf with, he is Harry Kane. I think maybe England made a mistake when they put Kane as a defensive player, but well, what do I know about soccer.
I mean, they took the lead, and they put their best player on defence, but what do I know about soccer and coaching.
Many have also criticized the defensive strategy, believing that sitting back against a team like Argentina, especially one led by Lionel Messi, is risky. Messi has the ability to create decisive moments even when opponents try to absorb pressure, making Tuchel’s approach questionable in the eyes of supporters and analysts.
