A surprising squadron that makes Chuchel choose veterans over young people
Thomas Touchel was always trying to do it his own way. And his first team certainly shows that the Germans don’t always fit the wishes of English fans.
His predecessor, at least tentatively, could have experimented with Lee Carsley, paving the way for Chuchel to choose a younger and exciting team. But instead, The former Chelsea boss chose experience over the youth.
It is important to point out that some of the call-ups are unnecessary and warn them by simply plugging in the gaps due to the long list of injuries the new manager has been taken from some go-to players.
Things like Trent Alexander Arnold, John Stones, Cobby Mine, and Bukayo Saka would certainly have been involved if everything had been right.
It’s time to reveal Thomas Touchel’s first #threelions squad! 👀🏴
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Here we look at some of Tuchel’s amazing decisions.
Goalkeeper
There’s nothing wrong with the name that was called, but the four goalkeepers seem unnecessary. James Trafford is a welcome inclusion given the championship’s High Flyers Burnley form.
defense
Everton Centre Half Jarrad Brantas Waite is considered one of the best young center halfs in the Premier League.
For all Everton issues, they appear to be eased under David Moet, but Branthawaite was a beacon of light for Toffee fans.
Instead, Tuchel is going to Dan Burn. Byrne is a solid professional and plays on a consistent bass every week in Newcastle, but he is shy about his 33rd birthday for two months.
Kyle Walker is included despite all the heated first half of the season at Manchester City. He has been playing regularly since joining AC Milan, which shows another regressive choice ahead of Tottenham’s DJED Spence.
Positive is Miles Lewis Skelly’s call. The teenager is an Arsenal standout this season and hopefully he can be the answer to the long-standing problems of the three lions at left back.
Middle
The eye-opening inclusion is that of Jordan Henderson. England was believed to have moved from the former Liverpool captain, who is now playing for the Ajax after a brief spell in Saudi Arabia. However, the 34-year-old nodded to Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace and Connor Gallagher of Atletico Madrid.
Considering Wharton’s form for the palace in the Premier League, it seems a surprise Gallagher was excellent against Real Madrid. Tuesday night in the Champions League.
We’ve also missed Morgan Gibbs White, a notable seasonal key player in Nottingham Forest.
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attack
Ollie Watkins’ absence is assumed to be due to an injury he played for Club Bruges and Aston Villa on Wednesday night, but there are few surprises here.
Marcus Rashford shined after leaving Manchester United for the villa, but Phil Foden is the opposite and is fortunate to be included.
Saka’s injuries paved the way for Ethan Nuwaneri to appear as the real Arsenal star. However, despite his recent performance, he hasn’t done enough to convince Tuchel that he deserves the place.