Tuchel Open to Selecting Relegated Manchester City Players for England
Published 4h ago · Latest report 2h ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel would consider players for the national team from outside the top flight.
England manager Thomas Tuchel stated that he would remain open to selecting national team players even if Manchester City were to suffer relegation from the top tier. The coach emphasized that division status would not automatically bar footballers from representing the country. Such a scenario would impact several key members of the national squad currently playing for the club.
- Thomas Tuchel addressed speculation surrounding the future international availability of top squad members.
- The manager confirmed that lower-tier competition would not disqualify athletes from international selection.
- Manchester City currently faces potential disciplinary action that could lead to relegation.
Why it matters
National team managers traditionally draw their squads from elite domestic leagues, making selection policies regarding lower-tier players a notable point of discussion.
What outlets agree on
Both sources report that England boss Thomas Tuchel is willing to select players from Manchester City for the national team even if the club is relegated.
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- MetroThomas Tuchel’s stance on picking Man City stars for England if club are relegated2h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportTuchel would never rule out players not in top flight4h ago · open ↗
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