TobyWrites@tobyasky
I tell you what, Tuchel has just exhibited the highest level of boldness in football.
He dropped Foden and Palmer for who they are, this looks like a difficult and an easy decision at the same time.
He dropped Wharton who has had an amazing season and currently in the Conference league final, a different profile, but maybe similar to Mainoo.
Morgan Gibbs White who has got the highest goal contributions of all English players in the league.
Maguire who's equally doing well and has been a very important part of this squad over the years, but you could argue he has not been regular or had a great season.
James Garner who he has been psyching, attending Everton games, gave him his debut earlier this year and showed belief in him, yet he's dropped him.
On the flip side, he has taken John Stones who hasn't even played regularly and injured all through, but but, every team needs such player for the experience they bring, but why not Maguire? You can argue.
He's also taken Jordan Henderson for same reason as Stones.
Ivan Toney has got over 40 goal-contributions this season, and Tuchel is definitely not overlooking that, even if its in Saudi League, a very brave decision. I would have loved Welbeck as that 3rd striker.
Noni Madueke would be the player on everyone's lips, why him? I'll tell you guys something. There's a spark Madueke brings, nobody else has that. He's that sub that can change any game, like he did in that difficult West Ham game just few weeks ago, you need such players for "Tournament" football.
No doubt about the rest attackers, they were expected.
Djed Spence is another question mark, but he can play both full back positions, a tough guy to beat, same with Tino. Trent is a good argument, but you can also argue he's not done well this season. Jude hasn't also, but Jude is Jude, you cannot overlook Jude in tournament football, a player that crashes the box, you cannot. Its crazy that you can make a case for each of Tuchel's appointment.
This time last year, Lewis-Skelly was tipped to be the number one left back for England, he was having the greatest season ever, then boom, he was 3rd choice this season, and he fell off. Nico O'Reilly on the other hand has been phenomenal this season. We all know who to blame for MLS.
Lastly, my biggest happiness on this list is Kobbie Mainoo, Amorim almost ruined this fella, but all thanks to Carrick. Such a talent that would have gone under the radar.
All in all, Tuchel is brave, dropping those big names, the list is a solid one based on merit, bar Stones and Henderson, who are also needed for other reasons, even if they're not going to play regular.
Your thoughts?
