Thomas Tuchel refuses to rest England players during Nations League
Tuchel refused to allow players or clubs to pick and choose matches during the Nations League.
Thomas Tuchel says allowing England players or clubs to pick and choose Nations League matches would be madness. Tuchel refuses to negotiate player minutes with Premier League managers.
England lost 3-2 to Spain in their opening Nations League match on Saturday. Declan Rice was excluded from the squad because of his heavy workload and well-documented fitness issues.
Jude Bellingham created five chances against Spain and played with rampaging intensity. Tuchel expressed concern that Bellingham hasn't sustained this intensity during a tight schedule this season and said he would not put Bellingham at any risk.
- 3-2 loss
- Spain match result
- 5
- Bellingham chances created
- Czechia, Croatia, Czechia
- Upcoming opponents
- Excluded due to workload
- Declan Rice status
Why it mattersTuchel's stance could affect England's Nations League performance if key players tire or get injured in quick succession.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. The Nations League campaign unfolds against Czechia and Croatia over the next week.
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