No time for England to adapt to altitude - Tuchel
Mexico will have a "huge advantage" against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.
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"The altitude will be a big disadvantage because we cannot physically adapt to it."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"That is just a huge advantage that Mexico will have."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"Write an excuse for school and let them watch."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
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Mexico will have a "huge advantage" against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.
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