Tuchel Explains Why Saka Sat Out Against Argentina Before Bronze Medal Masterclass

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England coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed that a tactical instinct for Morgan Rogers prompted him to leave Bukayo Saka on the bench during the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina. Tuchel stressed that Saka was fully fit and even warmed up several times. But a hunch about Rogers and the unpredictable flow of the game led the manager to delay bringing on his Arsenal winger. Frustration fuelled Saka’s comeback in the third-place match. He scored a hat-trick as England rallied to beat France 6-4 and secure their best World Cup finish since 1966.

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