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Tuchel: Rice fit for England's World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina
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Tuchel: Rice fit for England's World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Arsenal player Declan Rice is fit and ready to start in the World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
  • Henderson is out after breaking his arm, while Rice, who had been ill, is fit and well-rested.
  • Tuchel anticipates an intense match against Argentina, acknowledging the historical rivalry but emphasizing focus on the present game.

England coach Thomas Tuchel announced on Tuesday that Arsenal's Declan Rice is fit and ready to start in the World Cup semifinal against Argentina. "Everyone is ready to start, and everyone participated in training, except for Jarell Quansah, who is in quarantine, and Jordan Henderson," Tuchel told reporters in Atlanta.

Everyone is ready to start, and everyone participated in training, except for Jarell Quansah, who is in quarantine, and Jordan Henderson.

— Thomas TuchelConfirming player availability for the semifinal match.

Henderson will miss the match after breaking his arm during the celebration of England's win over Mexico. Rice, who had been suffering from illness and was substituted at halftime in England's quarterfinal victory against Norway, is now fully recovered. "Rice is ready to start and is as well-rested as possible," Tuchel stated.

Tuchel acknowledged the significance of the match against Argentina, calling it a major clash between two great football nations. "Everyone who loves football and follows the World Cup knows the history and knows what such a game means," he said. "We expect an intense and emotional game with many shifts in momentum."

Rice is ready to start and is as well-rested as possible.

— Thomas TuchelProviding an update on Declan Rice's fitness.

Despite the historical rivalry, which includes controversial matches like the 1986 quarterfinal and the 1998 round of 16, Tuchel stressed that England would not use it as motivation. "We don't use the rivalry as fuel," he asserted. "We know why we are here, and we know what we want. We have never been afraid to have high expectations for ourselves, say them out loud, or dream big."

It is a big clash between two great football nations. Everyone who loves football and follows the World Cup knows the history and knows what such a game means.

— Thomas TuchelDescribing the significance of the semifinal against Argentina.

"We are in the semifinals, and we come with a great hunger for more. We want to win the next game. We respect our opponent, but we do not dwell on historical events and do not make the match bigger than it is," Tuchel concluded.

We expect an intense and emotional game with many shifts in momentum.

— Thomas TuchelAnticipating the nature of the match.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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