Thomas Tuchel has made a big Morgan Gibbs-White mistake, 3.78 stat proves why

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Credit: Imago Fri 22 May 2026 9:56, UK Thomas Tuchel has opted against selecting Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White for this summer’s World Cup – and our analysis shows it is a big mistake.The squad was officially announced on Friday and lacks several big names, including Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. But Gibbs-White’s absence is among the most eye-catching, considering the staggering role he has played in Nottingham Forest’s safety.Vitor Pereira’s side have avoided the drop partly thanks to the 11 goals the midfielder has scored since the turn of the year.

However, despite doing everything he could, the 26-year-old’s Nottingham Forest form has ultimately been ignored. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture. VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Thomas Tuchel has made a mistake Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that Gibbs-White has attracted interest from Manchester United, and that is not the only potential suitor.The likes of Manchester City have also been linked with a move for the Nottingham Forest midfielder, and for good reason.

However, the German has chosen against taking Gibbs-White to the World Cup.Very quickly, Tuchel is going to realise that he has made a mistake. Leaving out a leading presence, capable of turning in big games and with huge technical quality, makes very little sense at all.Tuchel’s England squad selection analysed Gibbs-White’s likely position for England would have been in the number eight/10 spot, despite him often playing on the left under Pereira.In that position, Tuchel has selected Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze, two players who have enjoyed successful seasons.