It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
England football manager Thomas Tuchel is facing criticism for his reluctance to trust Trent Alexander-Arnold in the national squad. Despite the player's recent success at Real Madrid, Tuchel has historically marginalized him, though a recent strong performance may signal a shift in strategy.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Trent Alexander-Arnold had to start under Thomas Tuchel for England
Chief football writer Published 2 hours ago England head coach Thomas Tuchel's apparent lack of trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the defining features - and a constant narrative - of his time in charge.
The 27-year-old right-back has won a Premier League title at Liverpool then moved to Real Madrid since he last started for England, selected as a left-back by interim manager Lee Carsley when scoring in a 3-1 Nations League win in Finland in October 2024.
He was ignored for England's World Cup squad last summer, despite right-back being a cursed role for Tuchel, making it appear that whatever questions the German had about that position, Alexander-Arnold was never going to be the answer.
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