Thomas Tuchel defends controversial substitutions after England World Cup semi-final loss

Manager defends defensive switch timing

Thomas Tuchel stated he made the decision to go to a back five because England players were tired. He admitted the timing was wrong but insisted Argentina's constant changes forced his hand. The manager said no one wanted the result more than him.

Late goals ended tournament hopes

Argentina scored two late goals to turn a 1-0 lead into a defeat for England. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez found the net in stoppage time to end the match. This result stopped England from reaching their first World Cup final since 1966.

Tuchel compares scars with fans

The coach told viewers he could try to kill him but his scar is not theirs. He argued that others can endlessly torture him with thoughts about different substitutions. Tuchel noted that no one knows what would have happened if attacking changes were made.