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Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with 'rage'
Tuchel said Bellingham plays better with aggression but will be checked by physios as England manage his workload.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged Jude Bellingham to play with "a bit of rage" ahead of Tuesday's Nations League match in Czechia, wanting the midfielder to maintain his aggressive style.
Bellingham showed his spiky side during Saturday's 3-2 Nations League defeat by Spain at Wembley, engaging in a fiery exchange with club teammate Marc Cucurella before setting up Anthony Gordon's goal.
"It's better if he plays with a bit of rage," Tuchel said, noting Bellingham sometimes looks for these moments to get his fire going and "doesn't know any team-mates" during the 90 minutes.
Tuchel remains concerned about potential burnout for the 23-year-old amid a hectic season, stating "We will need to check with the physios" and will not put Bellingham at any risk.
Regarding Tuesday's match in Prague, Tuchel insisted "We need to be proactive and go for it," emphasizing there is no room for an economic style and demanding an all-action display.