"Thomas Tuchel has already demonstrated throughout his club coaching career with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich that he is not afraid to ruffle feathers or argue with his bosses. That is why his appointments are often short-lived. And that tendency to never avoid confrontation was very evident in his decision to omit England's star player, Jude Bellingham, from the squad for this month's games against Wales and Latvia."
"However, you dress this up -- and Tuchel denies that he has a problem with Bellingham -- it is apparent that the England boss is making a point, and arguably aiming a shot across the bows of his most gifted player. Why? Reading between the lines of many a dispatch from the England camp, it seems there is an issue with how the Real Madrid star's demeanor has been received by some of his teammates."
"He is a perfectionist whose body language can occasionally seem a little disdainful of less gifted colleagues. Are these accusations fair? Or is Bellingham simply trying to improve those around him to get results for the team? You suspect the player himself has, until now, been unaware of the current vibes surrounding him. "You notice when he is not there," England teammate Anthony Gordon said. "He is a big presence, such a big player,""
Thomas Tuchel omitted Jude Bellingham from England's squad for matches against Wales and Latvia, appearing to make a disciplinary point about the player's perceived demeanor. Tuchel's club career with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich shows he is willing to confront bosses and colleagues, and his appointments have often been short-lived. Reports suggest some teammates have found Bellingham's body language occasionally disdainful toward less gifted colleagues. England teammate Anthony Gordon said, 'You notice when he is not there. He is a big presence, such a big player.' Bellingham remains pivotal as creator and scorer for England.
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