Thomas Tuchel addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold snub after Liverpool 'suffering'

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has addressed why he has snubbed Trent Alexander-Arnold in his final squad before the World Cup after "suffering" against him when he was at LiverpoolTrent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid.(Image: Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)England boss Thomas Tuchel says it is a sporting decision to leave the former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his final squad before the summer's World Cup.Real Madrid man Alexander-Arnold was a surprise omission from the 35-man roster that has been named ahead of matches with Uruguay and Japan. I want to look at two other players to get a better picture and get a clear opinion."It's a tough one, it's a big name, a huge talent and a big career, but I know what Trent can give us and have decided to stick with the players we have."BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: In this image released on February 12,2026, England manager Thomas Tuchel poses for a photograph at St Georges Park on February 10, 2026 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

It has been announced that he and his coaching staff have extended their contracts to 2028. "It's more the evidence we have that they were very good in September, October and November, than it has anything to do with what Trent cannot offer."I know very well what Trent can offer us.

I know what he can give, but at the moment, we have evidence of how good we were in September, October and November."But the players who are in camp for right back, they have to push for their ticket, they have to show they deserve this spot."Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. "Now he’s back, and he’s done very well."He has a great right foot and is a fantastic provider of assists.