It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's apparent lack of trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the defining features - and a constant narrative - of his time in charge.
Thomas Tuchel's apparent lack of trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a defining feature of his tenure as England head coach. The 27-year-old right-back, who won a Premier League title at Liverpool before moving to Real Madrid, has not started for England since being selected as a left-back by interim manager Lee Carsley in October 2024.
Alexander-Arnold's recall for the Nations League camp has been a surprise, given Tuchel's apparent marginalization of him. After a 3-2 loss to Spain, Alexander-Arnold made his debut in Prague against Czech Republic, delivering a world-class moment that could potentially convince Tuchel to trust him more. This moment, in which he crossed the ball for Anthony Gordon to score, showcased Alexander-Arnold's unique selling point as a right-back.
While Tuchel may still harbor reservations about Alexander-Arnold's defense, this display of attacking ability may have shaped the coach's thinking and Alexander-Arnold's England career.
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