ATLANTA (AP) – England defender Jarrell Quansah was suspended for two games on Thursday for a red card violation against Mexico. world cup Round 16.
The move means Quansah will miss England’s quarter-final match against Norway at Miami Gardens on Saturday, and the semi-final if Thomas Tuchel’s side advance.
Quansah was sent off in the second half. England beat Mexico 3-2 Sunday for a dangerous foul on Jesus Gallardo.
FIFA approved the two-match suspension for the serious violation.
England forward Bukayo Saka said the decision was “incredibly disappointing”.
FIFA’s handling of red cards has come under intense scrutiny after its disciplinary committee suspended a one-match penalty against star US striker Folarin Balogun. After President Donald Trump intervened and contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Infantino defended the independence of FIFA’s disciplinary committee and insisted the Balogun incident was handled appropriately.
“We are not here to complain, we just need to adapt and pick a team that is ready to beat Norway,” Saka said.
The right-back story continues
Quansah’s extension is the latest challenge for right-back Tuchel.
First-choice Reece James has not played since England’s second match of the tournament against Ghana due to a hamstring injury.
his backup Tino Libramento was sent home It was before the England international started his campaign after suffering a calf injury. Rather than bring in a specialist right-back, Tuchel opted to bring in centre-back Trevo Chalobah as his replacement.
This means Quansah, who usually plays in central defense, has assumed the role of James’ substitute.
Tuchel faced questions before the World Cup after leaving out Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, widely regarded as one of Europe’s top players.
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