Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager after all those ‘oh so nears’ under Gareth Southgate.
As debate settles down in response to the FA once again appointing a foreign boss to lead the Three Lions, we look ahead at how successful the German who led Chelsea to Champions League glory will be.
But us being the Daily Star, speaking to football experts and St George’s Park insiders was never going to deliver the goods we’re after. So in the absence of a crystal ball, we’ve turned to the next best thing in our very own Living Nostradamus.
Paranormal predictor Athos Salomé has looked at everything from Tuchel’s birth date to the ‘life cycles’ he’s been through to tell us what we can expect from his Wembley reign.
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Starting with the basics, Athos commented on what can be gauged from Tuchel being born a Virgo on 29 August 1973. Apparently It “gives him an extremely organised personality”, which means he’s “attentive to detail and very dedicated to his work”.
Athos explained: “As the new coach of the England national team, he is about to enter a phase of significant change that will shape his career and the trajectory of the team. This is reflected both in his life story and in the energies that surround him.
“Tuchel has experienced three-year cycles in his career since 2010, always marked by major events. These cycles seem to reflect profound changes, both in his personal and professional life, and indicate that he is constantly reinventing himself.
“At the moment, he is in one of these periods, with signs that 2025 will be a turning point for him.”
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With the UEFA Nations League group games culminating next summer, could success with England mark the turning point Athos refers to?
No matter the success made of 2025, fans will only have one thing on their mind and that’s adding a second star above the Three Lions badge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to our Brazilian psychic, Tuchel is set to face “delicate internal issues” and “moments of instability” as he works towards leaving behind a “legacy”.
Athos said: “The energies surrounding your role as England manager indicate a mixture of moments of great progress and unexpected challenges. His leadership will be marked by a transitional phase, where he will need to rebuild the team’s confidence and deal with delicate internal issues. Ups and downs are bound to happen, but achievements can come if he keeps his vision focused on the long term.
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“In important competitions, the team will have the opportunity to shine, especially if they manage to overcome initial difficulties, pride and humility, which is why I always emphasised that the players’ emotions needed to be taken care of.
“The current period also suggests that Tuchel can bring in new ideas and tactical overhauls, which could be well received if they are implemented well. Success is within reach, but it will depend on how he manages the challenges along the way.”
Athos added: “By 2025, Thomas Tuchel will be facing an important cycle of growth and transition. If he can maintain his methodical approach and focus, he could lead the England team to great achievements, although the path will be marked by moments of instability.
“He has the potential to leave a significant legacy, both in England and on the international stage, with strategic decisions that could define his career for years to come.”