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Leno Responds to Nagelsmann Criticism Over National Team Withdrawal

Bernd Leno addresses his decision to decline a national team role and comments on Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England's coach.

  • Bernd Leno was surprised by the media attention surrounding his decision to not rejoin the German national team.
  • Leno had an open and honest conversation with coach Julian Nagelsmann, who criticized his decision to prioritize club training over a non-starting national role.
  • The goalkeeper preferred to remain in London to train with his club, Fulham, rather than accept a backup position after Marc-André ter Stegen's injury.
  • Leno expressed support for Thomas Tuchel's new role as England's national team coach, viewing it as a positive match despite Tuchel's mixed reputation in Germany.
  • Leno noted that while Tuchel faces criticism in Germany, he is highly regarded as a top manager in England, which could benefit the English team.
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