Thomas Tuchel resists ‘madness’ of calls to rest England players despite longer window
I don’t take calls from Premier League managers, he says
TL;DR
- Thomas Tuchel rejects the idea of players or clubs dictating match participation during the Nations League.
- He insists on a full-throttle approach to winning games, starting with the match against Czechia.
- Declan Rice is an exception due to a heavy workload and fitness concerns.
- Tuchel will not consult with Premier League managers about player minutes and believes such calls are 'madness'.
- He is confident that England is close to defeating top-tier international teams, despite a recent loss to Spain.
- Jude Bellingham's aggressive playing style is noted as his natural game, with an emphasis on not risking his fitness.