THOMAS TUCHEL is trying to find the key to counter Argentina in this semi-Final match.

While fans may not love the hydration breaks that were put in place for this World Cup, Tuchel is using them to give his players some wisdom.

Thomas Tuchel speaks to players during the first hydration break of the match Credit: EPA

Players congregate for a break around the 24th minute of the match Credit: Reuters

When the whistle was blown around the 24th minute of the match, Tuchel called his players over for a chat.

But he pulled two men aside to give them specific instructions according to Geoff Shreeves.

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“Spence and Guehi aside… he was talking very calm and composed,” Shreeves said.

“Looks like he was trying to tell guehi how he could release spence and get him further forward.

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“Very calm and composed.”

Tuchel seemingly wanted a change with how his squad was defending the left side of the back line.

That is where Lionel Messi has been doing most of his work.

But it is also where Giuliano Simeone has been acting as a pest against the England defenders.

Spence and Guehi have done well not to react to the physicality and other barbs from the Argentinians.

And Tuchel will continue to talk to his players to keep them levelheaded throughout the match.

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