51 years old Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become the new England Men’s national team manager. Following the departure of Gareth Southgate just immediately after Euro 2024. Between Thomas Tuchel vs Gareth Southgate who is better.
Thomas Tuchel led Chelsea to champions league victory in 2021 following his arrival at Stamford Bridge. Looking at the performance of the Blues after Frank Lampard was sacked, Thomas Tuchel’s impact and tactics made a difference with the team.
Tuchel is no doubt one among the top managers in Europe, winning several trophies such as UEFA champions league, FIFA club World cup and many more.
Thomas Tuchel total trophies
UEFA Champions league – 1
FIFA Club World Cup – 1
UEFA Super Cup – 1
Bundesliga – 1
German Cup -1
French League 1 – 2
French Cup – 1
There are numerous top coaches out there without a job, appointing Thomas Tuchel to replace Southgate isn’t a bad idea for England.
Southgate becomes the third Non Englishman to coach England Men’s national team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Gareth Southgate record as England Manager
After the departure of Sam Allardyce as England Men’s national team coach, in November 2016 Gareth Southgate was appointed the new coach.
Southgate had a good run during his position as the interim coach before he was appointed the head coach.
We have seen Southgate struggle with the team to win a cup with England, despite winning 61 games out of his 102 games.
How many games has Southgate Won as England Manager
Total Matches – 102
Win – 61
Draw – 24
Loss – 17
Scored – 213
Conceded – 72
Southgate was able to lead England to the FIFA World Cup semi final in 2018, but the Lions were defeated 2-1 by Croatia.
In 2020, Southgate and England managed to reach the UEFA Euro 2020 final, but lost to Italy in a penalty shoot-out.
The FA has always been patient with Southgate as the head coach of the England national team. But it was quite a tough spell for him during his spell with England.
Also in 2022 England’s World cup campaign came to an end in the quarter final against France. Following a 2-1 defeat with goals from Aurellen Tchouamani and Olivier Giroud.
Thomas Tuchel vs Gareth Southgate who is better
With England’s good run in Euro 2024, it was clear Southgate’s job was on the line if the team failed to secure the cup after reaching the final.
Looking at both managers’ coaching stats, it clear Thomas Tuchel is a better coach than Gareth Southgate.
The only challenge Tuchel has, is his poor relationship with the boards and with his players. Despite winning the Champions league for Chelsea, Tuchel was sacked the following season.
Thomas Tuchel signed an 18 months contract with England, which his responsibility as the head coach kicks in from January 2025 to July 2026.
England hope to win a major trophy and they believe Thomas Tuchel is capable of giving them a cup.
They want a coach who can get England over the line and win a first major trophy since 1966. Tuchel has signed the contract and he is out tonight celebrating that fact.
The question is, will Thomas Tuchel succeed at England?
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