Anthony Gordon has waited almost two years for a date with Thomas Tuchel.And, while he may have to wait a few months longer, Gordon believes that whenever it happens, it will be a marriage made in heaven. When then-Chelsea manager Tuchel attempted to bring the England winger to London in 2022, he was still creating a reputation for himself at Everton.
The two spoke after a game at Stamford Bridge, where Tuchel lavished him with accolades. Gordon’s move to Chelsea fell through as Everton refused to pay the transfer money. Reported by Daily sum.
But Gordon never forgot what Tuchel said about him. And he has told the prospective England manager that the sentiments are mutual. Gordon will face Greece in a Nations League game tonight in Athens, which the Three Lions must win in order to top their group.
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He said, “Yeah, it was pretty close (to moving to Chelsea).” I was desperate to go, especially to work with him. and felt like my style would complement his style of play at Chelsea, which was incredibly thrilling to me.
“I spoke with him after the game.” shook his hand, and that was it; he said some quite complimentary things to me, which I will keep to myself. But I felt a lot of warmth from him, which made me want to play for him, but I didn’t get the opportunity.
“It didn’t actually happen. It was a significant chance for me that did not materialize, and I am looking forward to working with him again in a few years.”
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