England’s World Cup dream is over after a devastating 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina – but did Thomas Tuchel’s tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the final? In this episode of Tactics Exposed
The defensive retreat started when Pickford stopped playing out and started hoofing it. Just like he did against Italy and Spain. Why hasn't anyone else seen this
If Tuchel had sent the team to attack to get the second goal and Argentina had won still at least the fans would not have been so upset about this loss, but to lose like this is just unforgivable and the fact that the guy had the guts to come and say that he has no regrets. That is it for me. He should be sacked immediatly
What I don't understand is wouldn't they have worked out a plan for going ahead in the second half? If you think about it, Argentina's response was predictable rather than brave. They had to chase the game. So I say again why was there not a plan? We are one up, they are going to change how they play. How do we take advantage of this? I wonder how these managers justify the money they get paid,
Gordon was the most dynamic presence in the game for England. Not just for his scoring threat, but his agrressive pressure on defense up top. Pulling him as early as he did not only reduced England's scoring threat but took off pressure on Argentina's fullbacks.
He did exactly what the says he would not do. He was ultimately the guy who was more afraid to win than to lose. he turned the thing into a shooting gallery.
England substituted in 3 defenders at 72' and a further 2 at 82' while 1-0 ahead and then two forwards at 90 +6'. It's like setting oneself up to lose.
Where did it go wrong tactically for England v Argentina?
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Good work
A complete dereliction of duty by Tuchel