Tuchel Praises Rice as One of World's Best Midfielders
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Thomas Tuchel praised Declan Rice as one of the world's best midfielders, highlighting his humility, team spirit, and continuous learning.
Thomas Tuchel has praised Declan Rice, calling him one of the best midfielders in the world. Speaking about the England international, Tuchel said: “I am proud to be his coach. He is one of the very best midfielders in the world. He's humble, ready to be a team player, ready to give quality and energy to the group.”
Tuchel also noted Rice's dedication to improvement, adding: “He learns every day in his career.”
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