Thomas Tuchel reacts to ‘gutted’ Harry Maguire’s social media post after World Cup squad snub
Thomas Tuchel ‘surprised’ by Harry Maguire’s reaction to World Cup squad exclusion
- England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted he was “a bit surprised” after Harry Maguire publicly announced his exclusion from the World Cup squad on social media, following a private conversation between them.
- Maguire, who had a strong season for Manchester United and was recalled to the international stage in March, stated he was “shocked and gutted” by the decision, having been confident he could play a major part.
- Tuchel confirmed he had informed Maguire of his omission from the squad, which includes Marc Guehi, John Stones, Ezra Konsa, Dan Burn, and Jarell Quansah as the chosen centre-back options.
- Despite his surprise at Maguire's public statement, Tuchel acknowledged and respected the defender's personality and quality, understanding the reasons behind his disappointment.
- Tuchel explained his decision was based on standing firmly with the central defenders who had consistently performed and formed part of the leadership group throughout the previous months.
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