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Tuchel: England has received no explanation for Quansah's suspension
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Tuchel: England has received no explanation for Quansah's suspension

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England's coach Thomas Tuchel stated that FIFA has not provided explanations for the two-match suspension of player Jarell Quansah.
  • Quansah received a red card in the round of 16 match against Mexico, and the suspension was deemed surprising given a prior FIFA decision regarding a US player.
  • England faces Norway in the quarterfinals, with Quansah's absence potentially leading to a defensive lineup change.

England's coach Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration over the lack of explanation from FIFA regarding Jarell Quansah's two-match suspension. Quansah was sent off with a straight red card for an aggressive tackle during England's round of 16 match against Mexico, forcing the team to play with ten men for the final forty minutes.

Tuchel stated in a press conference ahead of the quarterfinals against Norway that England has not received any justification from FIFA for the severity of the suspension. This decision has raised eyebrows, particularly when contrasted with FIFA's disciplinary committee allowing U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium despite a prior expulsion. Reports suggest the U.S. decision followed a call from then-President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

No, I don't think so, but we don't have an explanation either.

— Thomas TuchelResponding to a question about whether England had received any justification from FIFA for Quansah's suspension.

Quansah's absence is a significant blow as England prepares to face Norway in the quarterfinals. Tuchel is considering options to fill the defensive gap, potentially reinstating John Stones to the center-back position as he did in the opening match against Croatia, or moving Reece James to right-back.

Beyond the Quansah controversy, Tuchel emphasized the need for his team to be aggressive and display the "bite, hunger, and grit that are part of English football" against Norway. England is aiming to reach their first World Cup semifinals since 2018, having been eliminated in the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022. The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with the winner advancing to face the victor of the Switzerland vs. Argentina game.

that bite, the hunger and the grit that are part of English football

— Thomas TuchelDescribing the key qualities England needs to display against Norway.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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