Thomas Tuchel explains himself after snubbing Trent Alexander-Arnold again
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Thomas Tuchel has repeatedly explained his decision to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold from the England squad, with the Real Madrid full-back also missing out on a World Cup call-up after Tino Livramento sustained an injuryThomas Tuchel has left out Trent Alexander-Arnold again(Image: Getty Images)Ex-Liverpool vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold's prospects with England appear uncertain under Thomas Tuchel's management.After being omitted from Tuchel's 26-man squad, a potential late World Cup call-up emerged for Alexander-Arnold when Tino Livramento sustained a tournament-ending calf injury.But rather than bringing in the seasoned Real Madrid full-back, Tuchel opted for center-back Trevoh Chalobah from the standby list. The German coach explained: "We called Trevoh Chalobah because then we free up Jarell Quansah as full-back on both sides and Djed Spence can play both sides as full-back, so Trevoh comes as a center-back alternative and gives us full coverage in the back four."It marked another setback in a difficult 12 months for the 27-year-old, whose debut campaign in Madrid proved challenging after his move from Liverpool.Unsurprisingly, Tuchel has faced repeated questions about his reasoning for consistently leaving out one of England's most prominent players.
He has provided measured comments about the player while clarifying why he hasn't featured in his thinking.After excluding him from the March friendlies, Tuchel remarked: "I think it's a very hard decision that we took. No doubt about his talent, no doubt about his career and what he can give to teams.Alexander-Arnold won't play at this year's World Cup(Image: Getty Images)"We created a slightly different game model when he was not in camp in September, October, November [because of injury].
It is a very hard decision."Addressing Alexander-Arnold's response to his earlier omission, Tuchel commented: "We had a call. Maybe it's unfair to a certain degree, but these choices have to be made."It is evident that Tuchel harbors reservations regarding Alexander-Arnold's defensive abilities.