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  "path": "/2026/06/28/thomas-tuchel-confirms-latest-england-world-cup-injury-blow-he-pain-28953059/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-28T00:57:13.000Z",
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    "Football",
    "Sport",
    "England men's football team",
    "Jarell Quansah",
    "Reece James",
    "Thomas Tuchel",
    "World Cup",
    "England",
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    "England went onto seal a 2-0 win",
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  "textContent": "Tuchel offered an update on his player after the game (Picture: Maddie Meyer – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)\n\nThomas Tuchel has confirmed England defender Jarell Quansah suffered a twisted ankle in the victory over Panama, admitting he has growing concerns over the right-back position.\n\nQuansah came into the starting XI for Saturday’s final group game after Reece James was ruled out with a hamstring injury. \n\nThe Chelsea captain is also a major doubt for England’s last 32 match taking place on Wednesday.\n\nEngland lost Tino Livramento to injury the day before their campaign began with James’ absence creating a big problem at right-back.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\n(Picture: Getty)\n\n\nWe're witnessing history at this World Cup – our daily newsletter helps you make the most of it. Sign up.\n\nDespite having Djed Spence available, Tuchel opted for Quansah against Panama before his game came to a premature end.\n\nThe Bayer Leverkusen star hobbled off after 64 minutes after a challenge from Jose Luis Rodriguez.\n\nEngland went onto seal a 2-0 win that confirmed their place at the top of Group L.\n\nSpeaking in his post-match press conference, Tuchel admitted his defender was ‘in pain’ and is a doubt for Wednesday’s last 32 game against either Senegal or DR Congo.\n\nQuansah limped off with an ankle injury (Picture; FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)\n\n‘Classic ankle twist,’ Tuchel said when asked for an update on the former Liverpool defender. ‘He is in pain.\n\n‘He said he had it before and it is a matter of days. He has his leg up high and in ice.’\n\nQuansah started on the right (Picture: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)\n\nAn injury for Quansah leaves Tuchel short of another option at right-back. Djed Spence is available but has also been used to provide cover at left-back.\n\nEzri Konsa can play that role but has been used exclusively at centre-half by Tuchel with Trevoh Chalobah called into the squad to replace Livramento earlier this month.\n\n‘Naturally of course we have another injury in the position,’ Tuchel said.\n\n‘It will be a tight race for Reece James and a tight race for Jarell Quansah but it is our job to find solutions and we will do.’\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Thomas Tuchel confirms latest England World Cup injury blow: ‘He is in pain’"
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