Trent Alexander-Arnold left out of the England squad: details of the conversation with the coach.

Thomas Tuchel shared details of the conversation with Trent Alexander-Arnold

According to The Sun: The England coach Thomas Tuchel spoke about his 'difficult' conversation with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who unexpectedly missed out on the squad for the qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia.

The 26-year-old Real defender was not included in the list, instead, Tuchel decided to call up Reece James, Tino Livramento, and debutant Jed Spence.

Alexander-Arnold is currently going through a tough time at the club: he was substituted in the 68th minute of the match against Osasuna, and in the latest match against Real Oviedo, he remained on the bench.

Tuchel explained his decision:

“I spoke with Trent. It was a difficult conversation, but I wanted him to hear it from me. He appreciated it and expressed his desire to come back and play for England very clearly.”

The coach also added that

“This is merely a competitive decision, and I wanted to strengthen the competition a bit.”

Options for the defender position

Tuchel noted that Reece James is currently slightly ahead of Alexander-Arnold in terms of performance. He emphasized:

“Reece has performed very well during the last camps.”

The coach also spoke about other players in the team, including Tino Livramento, who was chosen for his playing style, and noted that Ben White could have made the squad, but injury prevented him from realizing those opportunities.

In conclusion, Tuchel congratulated Jed Spence on his first call-up to the national team, emphasizing his impressive form at the start of the season. He noted:

“Spence played very well in the UEFA Super Cup final, dealing with the opponent's great speed.”

This situation with Alexander-Arnold has become a topic of discussion among football analysts, who highlight the growing competition in the England defense. Coach Tuchel is clearly aware of the need to strengthen the team, considering the problems players face at their clubs. This could significantly impact squad selection for upcoming important matches.