Neville believes that the fact England has used five different players at right-back in four matches shows Tuchel's muddled thinking regarding player selection.
"I watched an Arsenal vs West Ham match a few months ago, and Arteta had Rice playing at right-back. I thought it was the wrong decision then, but in the second half against Congo, I was desperately hoping Tuchel would move Rice to that position," Neville said on ITV.
"I said before the game that we have four defenders in our squad, but they haven't yet formed a cohesive backline. Individually, their one-on-one defensive ability is not bad, but their overall coordinated defense is completely undeveloped, and the gaps exposed in the defense are very concerning.
This is not the first time this has happened. I have personally experienced three or four major tournaments where the right-back position has always been underestimated. Someone always thinks, 'Can we just take five forwards and not bring a dedicated left-back?' In the 2006 FIFA World Cup, I was injured in the first match against Paraguay, then Carragher temporarily filled in at right-back, and finally Beckham was also forced to play in that position. History always repeats itself in a surprisingly similar way. Everyone always thinks that the right-back position can be handled by just finding anyone to fill in. But now this weakness is dragging the team down in games, exposing huge problems in both attack and defense. Today, Rice temporarily filling in at right-back also shows that he can make overlapping runs and combine with teammates on the wing to advance.
We knew before the game that both starting right-backs were very prone to injury. After Livramento's injury, Tuchel called up Chalobah – he should have brought in a specialist right-back instead. We have changed five players at right-back in four games, which is enough to show that Tuchel's thinking on this position is a mess and will sooner or later lead to the team suffering the consequences."
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woubdkoty
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Even if he won nothing at National Level, he had a right to voice his opinion. Tuchel made a few wrong calls and it's not wrong if someone pointed it out, so others could learn. So bro, it's you yapping where not needed
Let me know when that fuuu replies please ☺️☺️
diwbkpyz
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Chalobah can fill that gap
nehelnosty
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England is running by luck, they don't have Coach
Well during the DRC match, he coached
nehelnosty
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Imagine if Cipenga has scored against England already, what will Mbappe or Vini will do when england plays them... Due to not picking TAA england is going to be suffering immensely
You really think TAA could do anything to stop Mbappe or Vini? Some of u are just ragebaiting
Subblort
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Someone who failed as a coach at first instance and quit immediately always talking down on coaches
omega10M
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they should try Minoo
Wuhadeiktz
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we all know during the team selection trent was not at his best for almost a season, less playing time etc. it is understandable when there are lots of good players in the same position... surely the manager will choose others who are fit and performing well at that time and also who will fit his system. we also know trent is poor defensively and if the manager still choose him when he is not at his best then this so called pundit will start criticizing for poor team selection... but it's unlucky for those injuries . it not something that he will know beforehand.
Bopacdeu
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What honour did you bring home during your whole playing career.... Nonsense Gary Neville
Even if he won nothing at National Level, he had a right to voice his opinion. Tuchel made a few wrong calls and it's not wrong if someone pointed it out, so others could learn. So bro, it's you yapping where not needed
Bopacdeu
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What honour did you bring home during your whole playing career.... Nonsense Gary Neville
rouabrstuy
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The man is saying the right things affecting the team
Audi00
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if England fail the tabloids will bury Tuchel
Nadeemhasan24
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Imagine if Cipenga has scored against England already, what will Mbappe or Vini will do when england plays them... Due to not picking TAA england is going to be suffering immensely
koadirtu
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This Neville with loud mouth
Wupeiluz
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He’s regretting not carrying Trent and Palmer.
Archangel01
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What honour did you bring home during your whole playing career.... Nonsense Gary Neville
fantastic question
donreal1990
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England is running by luck, they don't have Coach
Yoodelrst
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Trent was available buh dis clueless tuchel, wldnt bring him on.i dnt knw d altercation he has with Trent fr choosing chalobah who is a CB over a perfect RB player
brismac
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What honour did you bring home during your whole playing career.... Nonsense Gary Neville