The England coach apologized to Bellingham for his remark about disgusting behavior.
Tuchel's apology to Bellingham
According to The Sun: Thomas Tuchel apologized to Jude Bellingham for his words when he noted that the Real Madrid galactico might appear 'disgusting'.
The England coach acknowledged that Bellingham was upset due to the scandal that arose after his interview on talkSPORT in June, right after England's 3-1 loss to Senegal.
Getty GettyTuchel noted that his mother considers some of Bellingham's actions 'disgusting', but the German admitted that he used the wrong word, explaining that English is his second language.
“I used the wrong word in my second language. It is my responsibility and, of course, it upset the player,' Tuchel said.
Tuchel hopes that the situation can be resolved and emphasized his willingness to clarify his words.
“I sincerely apologize for any distress I caused with my words,' he added.
The situation with Bellingham
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Tuchel's mother Gabriele was dissatisfied with Bellingham's antics
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Bellingham is currently recovering from shoulder surgery, so he was not included in Tuchel's squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia.
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Meanwhile, his Real partner Trent Alexander-Arnold was also left out, and the national team called up Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and Djed Spence from Tottenham for the first time.
The situation surrounding Bellingham and his relationship with Tuchel has attracted significant attention in both British and international sports circles. At the same time, fans and experts are still waiting for a resolution, especially against the backdrop of the player's serious injury. How quickly this tension in the relationship between the coach and the player can be overcome remains to be seen.
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