England’s World Cup round of 32 clash against DR Congo will proceed without right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James due to injury. Neither player participated in Tuesday’s practice session ahead of the Wednesday encounter in Atlanta.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is considering alternatives to fill the position, including Djed Spence or shifting Ezri Konsa from central defense. Tuchel noted that while both injured players are progressing, their recovery is not yet complete. Quansah sustained an ankle injury during the victory over Panama, while James is still recovering from a hamstring issue suffered against Ghana.
The recurring injuries at right-back have raised concerns regarding the balance of Tuchel’s squad selection. Tino Livramento was an initial exclusion due to a calf problem, leading to the selection of Trevoh Chalobah as defensive cover. Tuchel remains optimistic about the team’s depth, expressing confidence in the available squad members to perform in the upcoming match.
