Thomas Tuchel gives Jarell Quansah injury update as ex-Liverpool star limps off
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJarell QuansahFormer Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah was forced off with an ankle injury during England's 2-0 win over Panama in the World Cup group stage, with England boss Thomas Tuchel providing an update on his fitnessJarell Quansah has picked up an injury(Image: Getty Images)England's head coach, Thomas Tuchel, has provided an injury update on right-back Jarrell Quansah.The former Liverpool defender, who featured from the start in England's final Group L fixture — a 2-0 triumph over Panama at the MetLife Stadium — was forced off with a problem during the second half.Quansah becomes the third right-back, following Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Chelsea skipper Reece James, to sustain injuries since the Three Lions touched down in the United States for the World Cup. Tuchel has admitted his concerns, though he clarified the problem is not muscular in nature.
The German coach said in the wake of his side's victory: "A classic ankle twist, and he is in pain."He said he had it before and it is a matter of days. He has his leg up high and in ice."Quansah was seen walking freely as he departed the MetLife Stadium to board the England team coach.When pressed on whether he is anxious about the squad's dwindling options at full-back, Tuchel added: "Naturally, of course, we have another injury in the position.Quansah is a former Liverpool defender(Image: Getty Images)"It will be a tight race for Reece James and a tight race for Jarell Quansah, but it is our job to find solutions, and we will do."Djed Spence has emerged as England's first-choice right-back, having now appeared in all three of the team's tournament fixtures.Spence caught the eye coming off the bench in the 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas before starting the 0-0 stalemate with Ghana in Boston.The Tottenham defender is valued by Tuchel for his adaptability, as he is equally capable of operating at left-back.
Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah and Aston Villa center-half Ezri Konsa are both able to deputize at right-back if needed.James' participation in the tournament may not be completely finished. He has remained in Kansas City to focus on his rehabilitation and is undertaking a bespoke individual training regime.Speaking before the fixture, Tuchel stood by his choice to back James, who has been absent for 14 matches at club level through injuries this campaign.He said: "No one could see that coming.