Thomas Tuchel apologised for describing elements of Jude Bellingham's behaviour as "repulsive" after a talkSPORT interview the morning after England's 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal. Tuchel said he used the word unintentionally, denied any hidden agenda, and accepted responsibility for creating upsetting headlines. He apologised for the upset and said he should have known better, citing fatigue and speaking in his second language during a live interview. Tuchel addressed the issue while announcing England's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Jude Bellingham is unavailable for those qualifiers due to shoulder surgery.
I used it unintentionally. There was no message. There was no hidden agenda. I fully understood and understand that it's my responsibility that I created these headlines. I am sorry for the upset and I am sorry for the upset for the headlines I created. I am experienced enough and should've known better. I should've done better. I thought I have a little bit more credit maybe with you guys that I do all this in my second language.
Tuchel went on to say of the Real Madrid midfielder that 'if he smiles, he wins everyone but sometimes you see the rage, the hunger and the fire and it comes out in a way that can be a bit repulsive. 'For example, for my mother when she sits in front of the TV. I see that.'
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