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Tuchel Dismisses Security, Altitude Concerns Ahead of Mexico World Cup Clash

Tuchel Dismisses Security, Altitude Concerns Ahead of Mexico World Cup Clash
Thomas Tuchel speaking at a press conference
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The team arrived one day early to experience the environment, despite complete physical adaptation being impossible.

"It is just what it is. We cannot physically adapt, it is impossible.

But we are here one day before to experience it at least," said Tuchel.

The manager anticipates an aggressive opening phase from the home side due to these environmental factors.

"It is not a coincidence Mexico starts their matches strong and aggressively as the first 15 to 20 minutes maybe the tougher.

Once we overcome that, I think we are in a good place," said Tuchel.

Tuchel expressed absolute confidence in the team's preparation and collective focus ahead of the kickoff.

"The players are kind of adapted - you know about the situation. We will take care of what we need to take care of.

We need a strong performance and I feel we will have one," said Tuchel.

Addressing a previous FIFA U-turn regarding moving the kickoff time forward six hours, Tuchel stated that the squad remained completely unaffected.

"Inside the bubble it was quite calm," said Tuchel.

The players remained unaware of the administrative discussions while traveling to the host nation.

"The players were not aware there was a possible change of kick-off," said Tuchel.

The manager reinforced the philosophy of focusing exclusively on factors within the team's control.

"Just this example shows you to not lose your head - we cannot influence it.

Three and a half hours later, you land in Mexico and the kick-off time stayed the same. It is not worth losing your head," said Tuchel.

The squad relies on internal unity to handle external pressures, high altitude, and the opposing stadium crowd.

"Altitude: it is what it is. Home crowd: it is what it is.

We have the spirit, we have the commitment, we have the pure will and the glue in the team to overcome these things.

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We know what is coming. But that is the beauty of it," said Tuchel.

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