Tuchel comments on impact of Man City financial charges on squad
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel commented on the recent financial charges against Manchester City amid preparations for a match against Spain. He stated he did not sense any distraction among City players ahead of their 3-2 loss to Spain. Tuchel acknowledged that City players might discuss the situation amongst themselves but emphasized that he kept the focus on football during training sessions. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has asserted the club's innocence, indicating a lengthy legal process ahead concerning the charges.
- •Tuchel saw no distraction among City players before the match.
- •City lost 3-2 to Spain during the international break.
- •Mubarak claimed the club's innocence regarding financial breaches.
- •Tuchel maintained focus on football in training despite the news.
- 11:53 PMESPN Soccer — Tuchel: City charges didn't distract England in loss
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — England boss Tuchel plays down impact of Man City news on squad
"Thomas Tuchel has insisted Manchester City's potential punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules was not a distraction for his England players in Saturday's 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain.
"Thomas Tuchel says he did not sense any distraction among England’s Manchester City players following the latest developments surrounding the club’s financial charges.The England boss admitted he ...
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 26, 2026, 11:53 PMTuchel: City charges didn't distract England in loss
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Manchester City's potential punishment for breaching Premier League financial rules was not a distraction for his England players in Saturday's 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 10:15 PMEngland boss Tuchel plays down impact of Man City news on squad
Thomas Tuchel says he did not sense any distraction among England’s Manchester City players following the latest developments surrounding the club’s financial charges.The England boss admitted he ...
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