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Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

BBC News · Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 PM

Key takeaways

  • England head coach Thomas Tuchel has snubbed Trent Alexander-Arnold again after Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup
  • Chief football writer in Dallas Published43 minutes ago Tino Livramento's departure from England's World Cup squad has exposed the gambles and potential weaknesses in head coach Thomas Tuchel's defensive selection.
  • Livramento sustained a calf injury in training before Wednesday's opening World Cup group game against Croatia in Dallas (21:00 BST), with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah called up as his replacement.

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel has snubbed Trent Alexander-Arnold again after Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup

Chief football writer in Dallas Published43 minutes ago Tino Livramento's departure from England's World Cup squad has exposed the gambles and potential weaknesses in head coach Thomas Tuchel's defensive selection.

Livramento sustained a calf injury in training before Wednesday's opening World Cup group game against Croatia in Dallas (21:00 BST), with Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah called up as his replacement.

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