This week, the FA made the remarkable announcement that Tuchel will be the manager of the England national team from January next year. In a subsequent interview with the Mirror, Tuchel's mother, Gabriele Tuchel, shared her thoughts and expectations about this new role for her son.
Speaking about whether Tuchel can lead England to a World Cup, Gabriele said, "He can do it, I believe in it. He does everything with passion. It's been a long time since England won a trophy, and by the time the 2026 World Cup opens, it will be 60 years since England last won. I think it's destiny for him to coach England and there's a special arrangement that he can do it."
Gabriele also reflected on Tuchel's past coaching experience, including leading Chelsea to the Champions League and helping Bayern win the Bundesliga. She described the job as a great honor for Tuchel and noted that it was clear from the press conference that the job meant a lot to him. She emphasized that soccer today is a multicultural field, and that managers can be successful if they maintain their passion for the game, regardless of their nationality.
Speaking about Tuchel's links with England, Gabriele revealed that Tuchel has always loved English and learned the language at home as a child. She said that Tuchel has a very strong relationship with his family and they visit each other regularly. In addition, both of Tuchel's children attend international schools and speak English very well.
Gabriele is confident about what to expect from Tuchel's England coaching. She believes that Tuchel is passionate when he is dedicated to something and believes that he can lead England to success. She also says that Tuchel needs a bit of luck, but he has a great team and never knows what will happen.
Gabriele also spoke about the soccer exchanges between England and Germany, arguing that there is now mutual respect between the two countries. She reflected on Tuchel's soccer career, which has been full of incredible journeys, from not being able to continue playing due to injury, to becoming a coach, and now becoming England manager. She said it was a real gift they had received, almost as if it was meant to be.
Finally, Gabriele expressed her understanding and support for the challenges Tuchel is facing. She believes that the previous manager, Southgate, was a good man who just missed his chance, but now it is Tuchel's turn. She believes that Tuchel can grasp this opportunity and lead England to success.
