Sports30 March, 20261 min read
Tuchel Defends Arsenal Stars' England Withdrawals as Injury Concerns Rise
Tuchel says he is not angry with players who withdrew. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka withdrew due to injury risk despite desire to play.
Tuchel Not Angry
Tuchel said he is not angry with the players who have withdrawn. Eight players left the camp after the 1-1 draw with Uruguay. Some injured players stayed behind to start treatment.
Arsenal's Treble Bid Context
Rice and Saka were among 10 Arsenal players to have withdrawn. Tuchel dismissed speculation that the club was prioritizing itself over country. He said it made no sense to take the risk at this point in the season.
Players Sent Back on Medical Grounds
Both Rice and Saka were clearly in discomfort during medical assessments. Madueke started against Uruguay but was forced off with a knee injury. The players needed and deserved a mental break from football.
Final Camp Before World Cup
This is England's final camp before the World Cup squad deadline. Tuchel is balancing World Cup prep with injury and club pressures. He praised the commitment and good spirit in camp.