Man City verdict a 'big topic' for England players, says Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said that Manchester City were the talk of the England camp after the club were found guilty of multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules, but insisted that the case would not affect his selection for Saturday's match in Croatia."Of course the players talk about it, and City players talk about it, and we talk to them, but only briefly.
Thomas Tuchel, England's head coach, revealed that Manchester City's recent disciplinary issues dominated conversations among the squad. Despite Manchester City being the top Premier League team for the past 15 years, they have been found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. This has led to severe sanctions, potentially including expulsion from the top division.
Only Marc Guehi and Elliott Anderson from City remain in Tuchel's squad for the upcoming Nations League match against Croatia in Rijeka, as Nico O'Reilly withdrew due to injury. The coach acknowledged that the topic had been a significant talking point within the team, but emphasized that the players are ready for the match. Manchester City has denied the allegations and has lodged an appeal against the ruling.
However, unless the decision is overturned, they could face a points deduction, threatening their position in the Premier League. Tuchel stated that he could potentially pick the players from the squad even if they were playing in lower divisions, as he aims to field the best team for each occasion.
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