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Tuchel Downplays England's Defensive Weaknesses
Tuchel says England's possession mistakes, not defense, caused their 3-2 loss to Spain.
In brief
Tuchel says England's possession mistakes, not defense, caused their 3-2 loss to Spain. Tuchel claims England's defensive frailties stem from individual errors in possession, not structural issues, after their 3-2 defeat to Spain. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Tuchel addresses England's defensive concerns
England boss Thomas Tuchel played down defensive frailties after their 3-2 defeat to Spain.
“It's not a concern yet”
England conceded nine goals in last three games
England have conceded nine goals in their last three internationals against Argentina, France and Spain.
Tuchel blames individual mistakes in possession
Tuchel said England were the biggest danger to themselves when they had the ball during their loss to Spain.
“We suffered clearly from individual mistakes when we had the ball”
Tuchel's defensive assessment
Tuchel believes England's organized and active defending were at a higher level than in many other matches.
“I felt that in terms of organised defending, block defending and active defending, we were at a higher level”
Tuchel's comments on England's 'DNA'
Tuchel stated England's footballing identity is different from Spain and Argentina's, causing more mistakes in possession.
“I think ball possession plays a crucial role; it's maybe not in our DNA like it is in Spanish DNA”
England's upcoming Nations League fixtures
England face Czech Republic in Nations League Group A3 on Tuesday, September 29 at 7.45pm.
The headline
Tuchel claims England's defensive frailties stem from individual errors in possession, not structural issues, after their 3-2 defeat to Spain.
