Jarrel Quansah injury update before England takes on DR Congo in World Cup knockout match
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJarell QuansahEngland boss Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on Reece James and ex-Liverpool defender Jarrel Quansah ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup Round of 32 clash with DR CongoFormer Liverpool defender Jarrel Quansah won't play in England's World Cup knockout match against DR Congo(Image: Eddie Keogh - The FA, The FA via Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has suggested that Jarrel Quansah and Reece James are both on course to feature for England at the World Cup, should the Three Lions overcome DR Congo.Ex-Liverpool right-back Quansah twisted his ankle on Saturday when he lined up at right-back during the 2-0 triumph over Panama in New Jersey. James, meanwhile, sat out the match having sustained a hamstring problem against Ghana, with neither player taking part in Tuesday afternoon's training session at the squad's base in Kansas City.
And Tuchel said that, while the two are making progress in their recovery, they won't be available for Wednesday's clash with DR Congo."They are getting closer and closer," Tuchel said. The race was close to even make it in the match squad for this time."We need to make sure we have more matches, that is the main focus, and then they will be available very soon."Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa are both vying for the right-back berth, although the latter's selection would necessitate John Stones being recalled alongside Marc Guehi in central defense.Tuchel also confirmed that Bukayo Saka was fully fit and raring to go following his first start of the tournament against Panama.The German tactician further revealed that the Three Lions have a psychologist embedded within their camp, though no specific penalty work is being undertaken.Tuchel provided an update on Quansah's status ahead of Wednesday's clashEngland will nonetheless have a designated penalty-taking order prepared ahead of any shootout, albeit one that will be adjusted depending on which players remain on the pitch at the conclusion of extra-time.Both Germany and the Netherlands were knocked out on penalties on Monday evening, results that serve as a stark cautionary tale for England, who must not take DR Congo lightly.Tuchel remarked on the two upsets: "I think it can calm us down in a way.
In the World Cup, teams are well-drilled, teams are defending on the highest level."It is difficult for teams to break teams down. Ecuador in the last 16 in Mexico City, provided they overcome DR Congo.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jarell QuansahEngland Football TeamFIFA World Cup