The reaction of the English press to the arrival of Thomas Tuchel to the national team

The English Football Association (FA) surprised the world by announcing Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager. However, this decision has not been received with enthusiasm by all sectors, especially by a section of the British press.

Tuchel's appointment has generated intense debate in the English media. While some applaud the German's experience and successes at club level, others question his ability to connect with English players and fans.

The Daily Star, one of the most popular newspapers in the country, has been especially critical of the FA's decision. On its sports front page, the newspaper published a sarcastic headline: "At least we are sure we will win the penalties." This ironic reference alludes to Tuchel's reputation as an expert in penalty shootouts, but also suggests a certain lack of confidence in his ability to lead England to victory in important matches.

For its part, the Daily Mail has described Tuchel's appointment as "a black day for England." The newspaper argues that the German coach is not the ideal candidate for the job and that his style of play does not fit with the English football tradition.

Why so much controversy?

There are several reasons why part of the English press rejects Tuchel:

Nationalism: There is a strong nationalist feeling in English football, and many fans prefer a British coach.

Style of play: Tuchel's style of play, based on strong defensive organisation and ball possession, may not be to the liking of English fans, who are used to a more direct and vertical style of football.

Experience with Chelsea: Tuchel's time at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, has generated a certain mistrust among fans of other English teams, who see the German as a coach who is too closely linked to a historic rival.

A challenge for Tuchel

Tuchel arrives in England with a great challenge ahead of him. He must convince critics, win the respect of the players and, above all, achieve good results with the English national team. The German will have to prove that he is capable of adapting to English football and building a competitive team capable of fighting for the most important titles.

Only time will tell if the FA's decision to hire Tuchel was a good one. The truth is that the German coach arrives in England with great pressure on his shoulders. His success or failure will depend on his ability to unite a group of players with different personalities and his ability to impose his style of play on a team with a great football tradition.