Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
Summary
England’s head coach Thomas Tuchel is facing challenges in selecting defenders for the World Cup after Tino Livramento got injured in training. Tuchel chose Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, a central defender, as a replacement and has again left out Trent Alexander-Arnold from the squad.Key Facts
- Tino Livramento was injured before England’s first World Cup match against Croatia.
- Trevoh Chalobah, a central defender with only one senior England game, replaced Livramento.
- England has few natural full-backs available due to injuries and other player limits.
- Reece James and John Stones, two key defenders, have dealt with recent injuries.
- Tuchel prefers tall, physical defenders and seems reluctant to use Alexander-Arnold.
- Alexander-Arnold has been left out of England’s squad for recent matches since August.
- The defense is considered England’s most uncertain area heading into the tournament.
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