Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thomas Tuchel reportedly held a crunch meeting following the latest snub, sparking discussions about the implications for both figures in the football world.
According to a report from FotMob, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a “crunch meeting” with England head coach Thomas Tuchel following his exclusion from the latest national team squad.
Tuchel defended the decision, explaining that “the competition is up” in Alexander-Arnold’s position, as other fullbacks like Reece James and Tino Livramento were preferred.
Tuchel called it “a tighter, more competitive squad,” but made clear that he still thinks highly of the Real Madrid defender: “There is no doubt I am a big fan of Trent … Big players and big personalities, always in the mix.”
The coach also touched on Alexander-Arnold’s style, saying he sometimes “relies heavily on his offensive contributions, and gives not so much emphasis on the defensive discipline and effort.”
He added: “If he wants to have … this impact in the English national team then he has to take the defensive part very, very seriously.”
The timing of the looming conversation is significant, coming after a mixed start to Alexander-Arnold’s tenure at Madrid and raised doubts about his role in both club and country setups.
Tuchel’s acknowledgement of the challenge is clear — but whether Alexander-Arnold can respond and reclaim his spot remains to be seen.
If you like, I can also write a version for a sports-analysis article (rather than pure news) focusing on the tactical issues behind Tuchel’s decision. Do you want that?