New England manager Thomas Tuchel has been permitted to travel back and for to Germany by the FA despite it meaning him missing domestic action. Tuchel was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last October, but didn’t officially begin his tenure until January.
The 51-year-old has been handed an 18-month contract with a £5million salary, and been given the brief to win the 2026 World Cup.
However, despite being in his role less than two months, he’s reportedly already missed three Premier League weekends, the third round of the FA Cup and all four Carabao Cup semi-final matches.
According to The Times Tuchel has been granted special dispensation to return back to Germany to see his two children he has with his ex-wife. That’s despite the trips limiting the amount of time he will get assessing potential England squad members.
Tuchel is so far said to have watched 17 matches at home and abroad in his first 47 days in charge, and was at the Etihad for Manchester City‘s Champions League game with Real Madrid on Tuesday. He started his reign by watching the Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle clash on January 4.
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