Thomas Tuchel snubs Trent Alexander-Arnold for two reasons after World Cup injury blow

Thomas Tuchel made a surprising decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the starting lineup despite his return from a World Cup injury, opting instead for Reece James. The move reflects Tuchel's tactical priorities and suggests he values defensive consistency and immediate match readiness over the traditional right-back role. This decision underscores the importance Tuchel places on squad dynamics and player fitness, especially after the recent turmoil with Newcastle's Tino Livramento withdrawing from the England squad.