Tuchel Backs Rice & Saka Amidst England Injury Concerns: ‘100% Trust’ in Players
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced his complete trust in Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka following their withdrawal from international duty due to injury. He acknowledged the potential scrutiny due to other Arsenal players also being unavailable but reassured that the players themselves were honest about their physical condition.
Tuchel detailed that both players reported genuine discomfort and were near their breaking point, making it necessary to protect them from further risk. He also provided updates on other injured players, emphasizing the challenging nature of the footballing calendar.