Tuchel considers selecting City players even if relegated
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel stated he may include Manchester City players in future selections, even if the club faces relegation due to financial breaches. City has been found guilty of significant financial violations but is appealing the decision, claiming substantial evidence of their innocence. Tuchel mentioned he aims to choose the best team regardless of the club's standing, focusing on individual cases. He acknowledged that players are discussing the issue but emphasized their readiness for the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Croatia. England is seeking to strengthen its position in Group A3 following a recent victory over Czechia.
- •Tuchel may select City players despite possible relegation.
- •City is appealing a ruling on financial breaches.
- •The team's readiness for the match against Croatia remains intact.
- •Ezri Konsa is expected to return to the starting lineup.
- •England aims to consolidate their lead in UEFA Nations League Group A3.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
- 3:05 PMBBC Sport — Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel would not rule out picking City players even if club relegated
"Thomas Tuchel said he would consider picking Manchester City players for England even if the club’s punishment for breaking Premier League’s financial rules sees them relegated from the top flight. City have been found guilty of severe financial breaches by an independent panel, although they have appealed against the decision, claiming they have “irrefutable evidence” of their innocence.
"England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.
"England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 3:05 PMTuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.
- BBC SportOct 2, 2026, 3:05 PMTuchel would never rule out players not in top flight
England boss Thomas Tuchel says he would "never rule out" selecting someone who is not playing in the top flight, should Manchester City be relegated.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 2:48 PMTuchel would not rule out picking City players even if club relegated
Thomas Tuchel said he would consider picking Manchester City players for England even if the club’s punishment for breaking Premier League’s financial rules sees them relegated from the top flight. City have been found guilty of severe financial breaches by an independent panel, although they have appealed against the decision, claiming they have “irrefutable evidence” of their innocence.
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