EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — England are once again at a loss at right-back. world cup After Jarrell Quansah injured his right ankle during the team’s group play finals Panama match Saturday.
Manager Thomas Tuchel said after England’s 2-0 win that Quansah had suffered a “classic ankle twist” and had raised his right leg and was icing his ankle.
“He is suffering,” Tuchel said. “He said he’s had it before and it was just a matter of a few days. He wants it to stay like this, but it’s too painful at the moment.”
Reece James replaced Quansah. It was already out of the lineup. Due to a hamstring injury.
Quansah was injured in the 59th minute in an tangle with Panama’s Jose Luis Rodriguez, and both players remained on the ground in pain for some time. Quansah was also given a yellow card by the referee for seeking medical attention on the field.
As the knockout stage begins Wednesday, it is unclear whether Quansah and James will be ready to play in Wednesday’s round of 32 matches.
“It’s going to be a tough race for Reece James, it’s going to be a very tough race for Quansah, so I’m worried about those two,” Tuchel said, admitting he was concerned about the depth at right-back. “We have another injury in this position. We will do everything. … But in general it is our job to find a solution and we will find a solution within four days.”
England is Compete against multiple players Jude Bellingham said that was to be expected.
“We had to take care of some guys today, which is totally normal after a long season for everyone,” Bellingham said after scoring and assisting. harry kane goal Panama match. “We have to take care of each other.”
Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson said he and his teammates will have to monitor the injury, but he doesn’t want to make excuses at this stage.
“Everyone has to be ready to play whenever we need them,” Henderson said. “That’s why it’s important that the whole team is ready.”
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