Gary Lineker has called out Thomas Tuchel for making a 'distinctly odd' mistake with his previous criticisms of Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold. But a greater issue for Lineker was Tuchel airing his criticism. Thomas Tuchel has rarely pulled punches since starting as the England head coach in 2025'Also you can't have your coaches and managers talking negatively about you in public,' Lineker continued. 'If you think that, that's fine and you can have private conversations with the player about addressing the issues. Since joining Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has struggled for minutes for both club and country after being repeatedly hampered by injuries.

Source: Daily Mail February 17, 2026 18:45 UTC