Tuchel: Altitude a 'huge advantage' for Mexico, no time to adapt
Short overview
Thomas Tuchel said his team cannot adapt to the altitude before facing Mexico, calling it a huge advantage for the opponent. He acknowledged the disadvantage but praised his team's attitude.
Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that his team faces a significant challenge due to altitude ahead of their match against Mexico. “My understanding is we cannot adapt to the altitude. It's a huge advantage Mexico have,” Tuchel said. “There's not enough time. We knew that before. It's just a disadvantage with which we will have to deal. But we showed the attitude.”
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