Thomas Tuchel issues Jarell Quansah injury update as England right-back curse strikes again
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SportFootballEngland football teamJarell Quansah limped off for England after rolling his ankle in their 2-0 World Cup win over PanamaEngland boss Thomas Tuchel has issued an update on the fitness of right-back Jarrell Quansah.The Bayer Leverkusen defender, who started England's final Group L fixture - a 2-0 win over Panama at the MetLife Stadium - hobbled off with an issue during the second half.Quansah is the third right-back, after Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Chelsea captain Reece James, to pick up injuries since the Three Lions landed in the USA for the World Cup.Tuchel admits he's concerned but clarified the issue is not muscular. He has his leg up high and in ice."Quansah walked freely as he left the MetLife to board the England team bus.When asked if he's worried about the team's depleted numbers at full-back, Tuchel added: "Naturally of course, we have another injury in the position."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 is currently England's first-choice right-back having now featured in each of their three games at the tournament.Spence impressed from the bench in the 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas and then started the 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston.The Tottenham defender is appreciated by Tuchel for his versatility as he can also operate as a left-back.Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah and Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa can both also play at right-back, if required.James' tournament is not necessarily over yet either.
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