English coach Tuchel was interviewed by talkSPORT and talked about his preparations for the World Cup, his views on the New Club World Cup and his tenure.
Talk about preparing for the World Cup this summer
"As a club coach, you usually plan two weeks in advance because every three days, that's the pace of your work. You'll push everyone to extend the season as much as possible to reach the finals, and you won't look too much at the future to avoid distractions. We now have to make sure the quality of the team, then consider training, and then think about the World Cup. But from a logistical point of view, it's impossible. You have to consider booking hotels and camps now, making sure we have the best environment to succeed. Next week we'll go to the United States to visit clubs and training facilities to prepare, and we'll feel and watch European teams playing in Miami at 3pm, including drinking water, cooling systems and other details. As club coaches, it's not so comfortable to do these things in the qualifiers, but now it's necessary and our focus is Make sure we can successfully reach the World Cup. "
Talking about the expansion of the Club World Cup
"This is very different from what I did when I won the championship with Chelsea in 2022. At that time, we only played one or two games. I think this is a long game system. If I were still a little boy, I would be very excited to see Bayern play Manchester City and Juventus. But I think the schedule is too long now. The time the players stay in the United States, the time spent in hotels, and the long journey will make them more tired and more stressful. It is a bit worrying for me to participate in such a long tournament after a long season. But I may be a little biased. I understand that once the game starts, the players will be excited and eager to add another trophy. But for players, it is really hard to stay in a highly nervous state for a long time. "
Talking about whether the Club World Cup will affect next year's World Cup
"I hope to everyone next June It's all beautiful, everyone can spend a long season safely. Now the schedule has become very tense, and the players go from the European Cup to the Club World Cup, and then to the World Cup. In one season, only the intervals of the national team can be considered a holiday. On the other hand, I think teams like Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle will have a huge advantage in the Premier League championship next season, because now they have enough time to prepare for pre-season and improve the players' form. We have not seen too many English players in this year's Champions League semi-finals and even the quarter-finals. We hope to see more English players participate in the final stages of these European competitions to prove their strength, which will also help us accumulate experience and build a strong team. "
Talking about whether we will stay until the 2028 European Cup
"I will always be moved by the opportunity to be left behind, because I love this team and love this It is a great honor for me to be the head coach of England. I know England is about to have a big event, and I am always attracted by such opportunities. Even though yesterday's game was disappointing, I still say that. I feel in the right position, I enjoy the current situation, I love new challenges, I want it and a new environment. I feel the support, trust and respect from the Football Association, I love this group of players, I hope to push them forward, it feels very right, so my answer is yes. I love the opportunity to get close to the Premier League, but I can constantly update myself, learn how to build a team from people in different fields, reflect on these experiences and see the higher level of football. Being able to have the opportunity to choose a team in the non-transfer period is the most suitable challenge for me at the moment, and it is indeed a huge challenge, but I really like it."