Tuchel updates on Rice, Saka and Madueke as Arsenal trio withdraw from England duty
Tuchel updates on Rice, Saka and Madueke as Arsenal trio withdraw from England duty
Tuchel provides the latest on Arsenal stars Rice, Saka and Madueke as they withdraw from England duty ahead of a Japan-friendly.
Arsenal stars Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke have pulled out of England duty amid injury concerns, as Thomas Tuchel offered the latest fitness update ahead of a friendly against Japan.\n\nEight players left the England camp before Tuesday’s friendly with Japan, including Rice and Saka, along with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba, all cited due to injuries. The shuffle tests England's depth just as teams prepare for an important international window.\n\nTuchel did not spell out a full timetable but stressed the priority remains getting players back to full fitness, with further updates expected as medical assessments continue. The situation adds another layer of uncertainty for England’s plans as they weigh XIs and squad selection for forthcoming fixtures.\n\nFans and pundits will be watching closely to see if the Arsenal trio can regain match sharpness in time, and how their absence might influence England’s selection strategy in the near term.
