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No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?

No contact, no World Cup place? What went wrong for Alexander-Arnold?

Summary

Trent Alexander-Arnold was not chosen for Thomas Tuchel's England squad, affecting his chances to play in the upcoming World Cup. Despite his success at Real Madrid, other players are favored over him for the right-back position.

Key Facts

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold did not make it to Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad.
  • Tuchel has not spoken to Alexander-Arnold about his exclusion from the team.
  • Alexander-Arnold recently recovered from an injury and is back playing for Real Madrid.
  • Reece James, the first-choice right-back, is unavailable for upcoming friendly matches.
  • Other players, including Tino Livramento and Djed Spence, are preferred over Alexander-Arnold.
  • Tuchel values players with a physical style and past performances for his team.
  • Alexander-Arnold has played 34 times for England, with his last appearance in a match against Andorra.

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