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S8 EP1: Gary Lineker on England’s losing streak, leaving the BBC, and his frosty relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Thomas Tuchel and the 'Psychopath' England Manager
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The conversation moves to England's current manager and Lineker expresses genuine enthusiasm for Tuchel's 'vibe' and Germanic intensity. He tells the story of asking a German journalist when Tuchel joined Chelsea what he was like, and being told: '60% genius, 40% psychopath.' Lineker adds that Tuchel himself, when challenged on the description, suggested he might be closer to 35% psychopath. Theroux and Lineker agree that managing England — the most scrutinised job in British sport — might actually require a touch of that particular quality. The segment is brief but delivers one of the episode's most memorable lines. [1] — Gary Lineker "A German journalist told Lineker that Thomas Tuchel is 60% genius and 40% psychopath. Lineker's response: that might be exactly what Englan…" 26:00
A German journalist told Lineker that Thomas Tuchel is 60% genius and 40% psychopath. Lineker's response: that might be exactly what England need. Tuchel himself disputes the psychopath figure — he reckons it's more like 35%.
A German journalist told Gary Lineker that Thomas Tuchel is 60% genius and 40% psychopath.
