Manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed significant concern regarding England's depth at the right-back position following an injury to Jarell Quansah. Quansah sustained an ankle injury shortly after a match, leading to his current unavailability.
Tuchel described the injury as a "classic ankle twist" and noted that Quansah was in pain and had elevated his leg for icing. While he stated it was too early to definitively assess the severity, the timing is critical, with a crucial match only four days away. Quansah himself indicated he had experienced the issue previously and that its resolution would likely take days.
This latest setback adds to Tuchel's worries about the right-back position. He referenced the ongoing situation with Reece James, suggesting it will also be a "tight race" for his return. The manager acknowledged the challenge this presents but emphasized the team's responsibility to find solutions. "It is our job to find solutions and we will do," Tuchel stated.
Tuchel's concerns echo previous decisions made regarding squad selections for the right-back role. He recalled opting to call up centre-back Trevoh Chalobah to the World Cup squad when Livramento withdrew, rather than selecting another specialist right-back like Trent Alexander-Arnold, highlighting a perceived scarcity of options in that specific position.