Guehi’s assessment is less about tactics than personality. He sees both coaches demanding intensity, discipline and technical quality, even if Tuchel’s German football background gives his communication a different edge.
Tuchel has previously described Guehi, according to the report, as “o melhor companheiro de equipe possível” - the best possible teammate. Guardiola is also said to have called the signing “incrível”, praising the defender’s focus on football and his professional standards away from the pitch.
That backing matters as Guehi competes for a central role in a major tournament.
The other defensive decision remains unresolved. John Stones and Ezri Konsa are reportedly competing for the place beside Guehi, with both offering composure in possession and experience at the highest level.
“Os dois são jogadores fantásticos. É difícil dizer, porque ambos vêm de uma escola de treinadores que gosta de colocar a bola no chão, e os dois são ótimos com a bola e grandes zagueiros,” Guehi said.
He also praised their leadership and defensive awareness, refusing to campaign publicly for one partner over the other. That neutrality may reflect the squad-first culture Tuchel wants to establish.
Guehi’s immediate task is to turn strong internal competition into a convincing performance before the Croatia match. Another composed display could strengthen his claim and leave Tuchel with a difficult, but welcome, selection call.
The upcoming preparation matches should offer the clearest indication of England’s preferred defensive pairing - and whether Guehi has already made one position his own.