England change squad after Reece James injury, see who’s in | OneFootball

This Monday, the English national team announced that right-back Reece James was removed from the squad list by coach Thomas Tuchel due to an injury. Thus, the Chelsea captain will miss the friendly against Wales and also the World Cup Qualifiers match against Latvia.

In his place, young Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City has been called up. The 20-year-old prospect is originally a midfielder but can also play as a left-back. This is the first call-up for the player from Guardiola's team.

Injury Crisis

It is the second player Thomas Tuchel loses for the upcoming FIFA Date. Besides Reece James, midfielder Cole Palmer, also from Chelsea, got injured before the call-up and was left out of the list.

While Palmer's injury was diagnosed as a groin contusion, which should keep him off the field for about three weeks, there is still no defined return date for James.

The Chelsea captain even posted on his social media an image showing the condition of his leg after the thrilling match against Liverpool, which ended with a victory for the Blues.

Reece James' leg after the match with Liverpool. (Photo: Reproduction / Reece James)

What About England?

With the absence of one of the team's key players, it is expected that Tuchel will promote a rotation to test options in the English team.

In the friendly against Wales, the tendency is for Djed Spence from Tottenham to gain space.

Thus, a probable England lineup includes: Pickford; Lewis-Skelly, Guéhi, Stones (Burn), and Spence; Rice, Henderson, and Eze; Saka, Rashford, and Kane.

England's Phase

Leader of Group K in the European Qualifiers for the World Cup, with 15 points in five games, England can secure a spot in the World Cup during this FIFA Date.

If they beat Latvia away, Tuchel's team stamps their passport for the tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The English national team returns to the field this Thursday at 3:45 PM (Brasília time), when they host Wales in a friendly at Wembley Stadium.

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