Who should start alongside Guéhi for England at World Cup?
Who should start alongside Guéhi for England at World Cup? Thomas Tuchel faces not only the tricky task of naming England’s 26-man World Cup squad, but fielding a lineup capable of then going all the way. The depth in squad that the German has at his disposal makes the Three Lions a force to be reckoned with in June, yet the abundance of options creates difficult tactical decisions.
Several will not be popular among fans and players alike, with Manchester United defender Harry Maguire “shocked and gutted” to have been omitted, missing his first major tournament since 2018 where he was available for selection. England’s defence is one of the key areas to get right for Tuchel, particularly his centre-back pairing, with a number of high-level options for this role that boast different attributes in and out of possession. In the 12 games under the helm of Tuchel, England have conceded in just three of those games, all of which were in friendlies, and it is the former Chelsea boss’ job to ensure England are just as impenetrable in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Marc Guéhi looks to be nailed on as the starting left-centre back after impressing at Euro 2024 and ever since his move to Manchester City in January. With Maguire’s omission and some other talented players to choose from, the question now is which one will regularly start alongside him. What makes Guéhi a no-brainer?
Guéhi is an ideal centre half profile for Tuchel to have at his fingertips: progressive, composed and tactically disciplined. The 6ft defender is an exemplary modern day defender with his adaptability to a back three and four making him an easy selection. In the Premier League this season, Guéhi has recorded an 89.
67% successful pass completion rate and ranks highly among centre-backs for chances created, averaging 0. 51 per 90 and 0. 14 for big chances created per match.
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