Tuchel defends Bellingham after clash with Queiroz

Jude Bellingham downplayed a heated exchange with Ghana's manager, Queiroz, during England's recent match, describing the incident as stemming from a "silly tackle." Bellingham, who earned his 50th cap for England in the game, found himself in a verbal spat after attempting to win the ball.

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It was just when I made a silly tackle, to be honest.

"I was trying to try to win the ball, and I followed through a little bit and caught the lad," Bellingham explained. "I spoke to him after, and then their bench jumped up trying to get me a yellow card." He recognized Queiroz, a former Manchester United manager, and acknowledged a competitive spirit between them.

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I was trying to try to win the ball, and I followed through a little bit and caught the lad. I spoke to him after, and then their bench jumped up trying to get me a yellow card.

The match itself saw England unable to break down a defensive Ghana side, ultimately resulting in a draw. Bellingham, despite being named player of the match, felt another player deserved the award more, stating, "I didn't deserve it, to be honest. It probably should've gone to one of their lads who defended so well."

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I think their manager [Queiroz] I just recognised him. He's obviously the one who used to be at Manchester United, so great respect, and nothing but a competitive edge for both of us.

This incident adds to a series of moments where Bellingham's on-field reactions have drawn attention. Previously, his manager had described his behavior during a match against Senegal as "repulsive" and stated he would "review" Bellingham's reaction to being substituted in a qualifier.

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I didn't deserve it, to be honest. It probably should've gone to one of their lads who defended so well.