Tuchel Praises Ugarte and Valverde After Tough Midfield Battle

Thomas Tuchel has praised the level of Manuel Ugarte and Federico Valverde, saying facing players like them immediately shows the difference in level at the top of international football.

“You Instantly See the Level”

Tuchel explained that playing against midfielders like Ugarte and Valverde is one of the best ways to test a team, especially because of how strong they are defensively.

He said: “If you play against Ugarte, if you play against Valverde in midfield, you see the level. You play against the winners and these defensive players, it’s a high level and then you instantly see.”

Important Test for the Team

According to Tuchel, the match was exactly the type of test his team needed in order to understand where they currently stand compared to top-level opposition.

He added that the intensity in midfield made the game more physical and competitive than usual.

“It Was Feisty and Tough”

Tuchel also admitted that the game was not easy, describing it as a tough and aggressive midfield battle.

The comments show how highly he rates players like Ugarte and Valverde, especially when it comes to physical strength and defensive quality.