Tuchel: Kane is healthy and can play, and the preparation process for games against weak teams is exactly the same

Football 3:45am, 14 October 2025 140
Tomorrow morning in the World Cup qualifying match, England will challenge Latvia away from home. Before the game, coach Tuchel attended a press conference.

About Kane's condition

"Harry Kane is available, he's fit. We made the right decision. I don't see why he can't play the full 90 minutes. There's no obstacle to that. "

"Watkins has regretfully left training camp. The injury is too painful and he can't Training. He is undergoing treatment at the club and is working hard to prepare for the weekend game. Tuchel expressed relief at Kane's recovery

By not risking captain Harry Kane in the friendly match against Wales: "We made the right decision. He will play in Riga against Latvia tomorrow.

The England striker has scored 74 goals in 109 national team games, a remarkable achievement. Tuchel's record will continue to be set tomorrow as his side battle to seal qualification for the World Cup.

About team performance

"Even against Andorra at home, I saw a difference in the team. Maybe people on the sidelines expected more than a 2-0 result and underestimated the defensive performance. "

"I saw the commitment in the high press in that game. It was an important change in our attitude and tactical philosophy. We want to take the next step. It feels like we are building something and moving in the right direction. Tomorrow we have to Respect your opponents and objective conditions. "

About dealing with the weak brigade

"The preparation process is exactly the same, with the same number of meetings and the same deployment. It is crucial to prepare with the same specifications as you would any opponent. Of course we realized we were favorites. We expect to win, but we need to be prepared on how to win and how to find space. We demand respect for the game itself. "

"We expect to encounter a 4-5-1 deep defense. It could also be a 3-5-2 formation, for which we need to prepare solutions. We are not satisfied with 80% or 90% performance. We hope to perform to our satisfaction. "

About understanding Latvian players

"I have to say that I didn’t know many players in the past and now. You watch games when analyzing a team. If I were asked to write the list silently, I might not be able to write down all the names. But I’m familiar with their numbers and the way they play. "

"Our full-backs need to understand the opponent's wing-back's ball-holding habits, and the central defender needs to understand the opponent's forward's stopping characteristics. "

About the possible early qualification

"(If we defeat Latvia) this will be a long (official game) intermission. That is the fact. I am not considering arrangements for November now, because whether we can lock in qualifications will completely change the situation. "

"We look forward to using our performance to win the well-deserved championship. Victory. I know there are never absolutes in football and luck is always an important factor. But we demand top performance and focus fully on tomorrow's battle. "

About lineup selection

"The starting lineup has not yet been determined. All players deserve to be selected. The team spirit and momentum was clearly there. The players are completely focused and the quality of training is extremely high and you can feel it. Everyone made an impact and stayed available. "

"I agree You can’t go wrong with your lineup selections. But the focus is to form a strong lineup, send a combination of players who are familiar with each other, and show strong performance in the away games of the World Cup qualifiers to win. "

About simulating opponent mentality

" (laughs) Playing the underdog can be a very enjoyable role with less pressure and expectations. "

"The mentality of a weak team will help Latvia tomorrow. I think they will carry out their 'fearless' spirit as the deadlock continues to get worse Over time it creates anxiety. "

"On the contrary, we will require high-intensity rhythm and physical confrontation, hoping that the opponent will be difficult to parry. "

About special venue conditions

"When I was coaching in Germany, I encountered a similar stadium with a track. This is very unusual. The site is in good condition from a distance. Just special, that's all. No excuses. This should not hold us back. That's the beauty of qualifying, playing in stadiums you wouldn't normally visit. "

About undrafted players

"should maintain their desire to return. The door is always open. Selection is always difficult and for a footballing country like England, where we have a wealth of talented players, choices have to be made. Therefore, the selected candidates should first feel honored, and more importantly, they should maintain the hunger to defend the jersey. "

"Those who are not with the team should also maintain their desire and strive for the next opportunity through behavior and performance. The door to the national team is always open. "

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