England fans have been left in disbelief after Thomas Tuchel's decision to bench Marc Guehi for the World Cup opener against Croatia. The Manchester City defender was widely expected to start, but Tuchel opted for John Stones and Ezri Konsa instead.
Tuchel's Controversial Lineup
Despite Guehi being regarded by many as England's best defender, Tuchel chose to partner Stones with Aston Villa's Konsa, while Reece James and Nico O'Reilly filled the full-back positions. The decision has sparked outrage among supporters on social media.
One fan described the snub as an 'absolute crime', while others questioned Tuchel's judgment ahead of a crucial match. England face Ghana in their next group game, making the Croatia clash vital for momentum.
Fan Reactions
- 'How can you leave out our best defender? Unbelievable.'
- 'Tuchel has lost the plot. Guehi is a starter every day.'
- This is an absolute crime against football.
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