Tuchel after victory against Panama: “We did the right thing” but remains worried about Quansah and James
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
After a difficult but deserved victory against Panama, Thomas Tuchel underlines the importance of defensive aggressiveness and the need to manage the knockout phase. He is nevertheless concerned about Jarrel Quansah's ankle injuries and the physical condition of Reece James.
England won 2-0 against Panama and validated their first place in the group, a success hailed by coach Thomas Tuchel. “Our approach is aggressive, you have to know how to defend well in individual duels,” he analyzed after the match. “Now that the knockout stage begins, the tournament starts from scratch. This is the time to recover our strength, to strengthen team spirit and confidence in our abilities. The more important the match, the greater our performance will have to be. » Despite a tough match where scoring was complicated, England was able to score two goals, which ensured them a deserved victory. “It was a tough match, but we knew how to remain aggressive and vigilant against counterattacks. »
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However, the English staff are worried about defensive injuries. Jarrel Quansah suffers from a sprained ankle, a problem that has occurred in the past. “He is currently experiencing pain and is immobilizing his leg with ice while he waits. We have to manage this new injury at the right-back position, especially since Reece James is not in his best form,” Tuchel said. A race against time therefore begins for both players, but the coach remains confident in his team's ability to find solutions.