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Nico O’Reilly, who played at left-back for Manchester City last season, is also in the squad \u2013 but he came through the ranks at Etihad Stadium as a midfielder. Dan Burn has also played at left-back but is recognised as a centre-back.<\/p>\n
Spence and central defenders Jarell Quansah and Konsa are Tuchel’s alternative options at right-back.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Tuchel said: “Yes, I am (happy with my options at right-back). I selected the team, so I’m very happy with everything with the characteristic of the players and strengths that they give us.<\/p>\n
“We would love to have every single key player, we would love to have them available, it’s not available \u2013 we find solutions, it’s what we do. It’s a tournament, we move on.”<\/p>\n
Tuchel, though, is confident James will play again in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
“It’s a minor hamstring issue, he’s not been able to train the last two days,” the German confirmed.<\/p>\n
“He’s now on an accelerated rehabilitation program and we take it game by game, but we strongly believe that he will be available (during the tournament).”<\/p>\n
There was better news with regards to the availability of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, who Tuchel said would all be available to face Panama.<\/p>\n
Rice (calf) and Anderson (glute) missed training on Thursday \u2013 but returned on Friday.<\/p>\n
Tuchel confirmed Saka is ready to start after coming off the bench in the opening two matches because of a long-term Achilles tendinitis complaint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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