Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts for England's Nations League match against Czech Republic on Tuesday night after missing Monday training. The pair were the only two members of the squad to sit out the session, with both following individual programmes. They had both played the full 90 minutes in England's 3-2 loss to Spain on Saturday.
The late fitness check
The timing is awkward for England. O'Reilly started at left-back against Spain, and his error led to Alex Baena levelling the score at 2-2 before Spain went on to win. Konsa was also in the side for the full match, so England are now waiting on two players who looked central to the back line only a few days ago.
Cover options for Tuesday night
If O'Reilly cannot go, BBC Sport said the opening at left-back would give Lewis Hall a chance to play. Jarrad Branthwaite came on for Marc Guehi late against Spain and could also be in the frame if Konsa is unavailable. Hall has five Premier League appearances this season, and Branthwaite has five as well, so both would at least arrive with some match rhythm if England need to shuffle the defence.
England still have the Czech Republic game to come in the Nations League, and the squad has little time to settle on a plan. The safest read is that the training absences have turned a routine turnaround into a real decision for Tuchel before Czech Republic vs England on Tuesday night.
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