Thomas Tuchel publicly explained why he decided not to call up Trent Alexander-Arnold in the latest England National Team squad for the matches against Uruguay and Japan. The absence of the Real Madrid right-back came as a surprise, especially considering the squad includes 35 players.

The coach made it clear that the decision was purely based on sporting reasons. He acknowledges the talent and what Alexander-Arnold can bring to the team, but believes this is not the right moment to include him.

Lack of Match Fitness and Internal Competition

The reality is that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not in his best form right now. In LaLiga, he has only played 13 matches for Real Madrid, registering just two assists. In the Champions League, he has featured in seven games without any direct goal contributions.

On top of that, the defender is coming off an injury, which has impacted his consistency. Given this situation, Thomas Tuchel chose to give opportunities to other players who are currently in better physical and competitive shape.

Looking Ahead to the World Cup

Despite his absence, this does not mean Alexander-Arnold is out of contention for the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel was clear: he does not want to risk the player or rush his return, and prefers to evaluate other full-backs before making final decisions.

The coach is confident that the Real Madrid player will regain his form in the coming months and could be considered for the upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Croatia.

The Goal: Regaining Top Form

For his part, Trent Alexander-Arnold is already starting to log important minutes. He played nearly full matches in both games against Manchester City, showing positive signs, and is expected to feature in the derby against Atlético de Madrid.

The objective is clear: to return to the level that once established him as one of the best full-backs in the world and fight for a starting spot with the England National Team at the next World Cup.

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