Thomas Tuchel says the Manchester City case is already being discussed inside the England camp in Rijeka, where the squad are preparing for tomorrow's Nations League clash with Croatia. Manchester City confirmed on Friday morning that they had launched an appeal against the verdict of the independent commission. Tuchel, though, is not interested in turning himself into an extra voice on it.
"We had some time off between the matches and it is a big subject," Tuchel said. Speaking to the Standard, he added: "No one needs my half-knowledge on the topic. Of course, the players talk about it. Of course, the City players talk about it. We have talked to them - but only briefly."
England's team news before Croatia
The wider selection picture is still fluid. Ezri Konsa missed England training last week, but Tuchel said he is back and had done the full session today, which "gives us a lot of hope for tomorrow". Nico O'Reilly withdrew this week and returned to his club for an assessment on an injury, while Jordan Pickford is set to start after James Trafford played the first two fixtures.
Tuchel also said Marc Guehi should be ready to go and is very likely to start, while England still feel able to use everyone in the squad. Konsa's Premier League rating this season stands at 6.8, Pickford's is 7.05 and Guehi's is 7.43, the strongest mark among the defenders Tuchel discussed. England's focus now shifts to Croatia vs England on Saturday.
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