Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England Omission Explained Following Thomas Tuchel’s First Squad Announcement

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, raising questions among some fans.

With England set to face Albania and Latvia in crucial World Cup qualifiers, many are wondering why one of the Premier League’s most talented right-backs is missing from the team.

Why Is Trent Not in the England Squad?

The main reason for Alexander-Arnold’s absence from the England squad is injury.

The Liverpool defender has been sidelined after sustaining a knock that forced him to be substituted during the Champions League defeat to PSG.

His absence is a significant blow for Thomas Tuchel, who will reunite with Chelsea captain Reece James, who looks set to earn his first cap since March 2023.

Tuchel’s Selection Strategy for England

Tuchel has seemingly taken a fresh approach to squad selection. His decision to leave out Alexander-Arnold is purely due to fitness concerns, as he has opted for players who are fully available for selection.

Instead, Tuchel has called up Jordan Henderson return to the squad.

Who Else Missed Out on the England Squad?

Alexander-Arnold is not the only notable omission. Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton’s Jared Branthwaite are left out despite impressive club form, while strikers Ollie Watkins and Liam Delap have also missed out.

Marcus Rashford has made a newsworthy return to the squad, having impressed during his loan spell at Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke returns to the squad but is still waiting for his first cap.

When Will Trent Return?

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be hoping for a quick recovery for his star right-back, especially with the Reds aiming to secure the Premier League title.

While there is no official timeline for his return, Alexander-Arnold will certainly miss Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final clash against Newcastle, meaning we won’t see him until at least after the international break.

For now, Alexander-Arnold’s focus will be on rehabilitation, with a potential return to the national squad once he is fully fit.