Meanwhile, Tuchel plans to "split his XXL squad into two groups" at the training camp, he said, adding: "In one group, we’ll bring in players we haven’t seen yet and who haven’t played much so far, to boost competition for places in the World Cup squad for the USA."
Tuchel elaborated on his plans: “From Friday or Saturday, a group that has previously had a break will join the training camp. We will go into the match against Japan with a new group of players.” Ultimately, 26 players may be included in the squad for the finals.
In the World Cup group stage (11 June to 19 July), the co-favourites in Group L will face Ghana, Croatia and Panama.