Physical fatigue cited as key factor in semi‑final defeat

Tuchel highlighted the physical exhaustion of his squad as a decisive element in the narrow loss to Argentina.

He said the English players had pushed their bodies beyond the limit, which allowed the Argentinians, accustomed to winning titles, to dominate in crucial moments. The coach stressed that recovery and conditioning will be central topics before the next fixture.

The lack of freshness, according to Tuchel, underscored the gap that still exists between England and the world’s elite teams.