Tuchel faces scrutiny after Livramento injury and Alexander-Arnold omission
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
In Dallas ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, head coach Thomas Tuchel has faced criticism following Tino Livramento's calf injury, which has led to his replacement by Trevoh Chalobah, a central defender. This situation exacerbates concerns over Tuchel's defensive selections, particularly the continuous exclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Tuchel's choice of Chalobah raises questions as it underscores a perceived lack of confidence in Alexander-Arnold's defensive capabilities, an issue he highlighted previously. England's defense appears unsettled with injury-prone players like Reece James and John Stones featured among the likely starters.
- •Tino Livramento is ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.
- •Trevoh Chalobah replaces Livramento in the squad.
- •Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be excluded from Tuchel's plans.
- •Concerns persist over the fitness of key defenders Reece James and John Stones.
- •England's defense remains the most uncertain aspect ahead of their opener.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
- 6:01 PMBBC Sport — Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
"England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
"England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:01 PMTuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 6:01 PMTuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
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