Marc Guehi has formed one half of England’s first-choice centre-back pairing at the World Cup.
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The issue is not viewed as serious and Guehi is said to be optimistic about his chances of playing on Saturday, but if he is unable to take part in today’s training session it will leave Tuchel with a decision to make.
England’s medical team will assess the defender today, knowing that he will need to be at his best to cope with Norwegian goal machine Haaland.
If Guehi is unavailable, it is likely that Stones – another team-mate of Haaland’s at City – would partner Konsa at centre-back.
The news will be incredibly frustrating for Tuchel, who has already lost Quansah to suspension following his red card against Mexico, although first-choice right-back James could return against Norway.
Guehi is one of four England players who would be suspended for the semi-final if he is booked against Norway and the Three Lions progress. Midfielders Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, as well as left-back Nico O’Reilly, are also in danger.
If Guehi is not 100 per cent fit, the centre-back’s increased risk of picking up a ban could also play into Tuchel’s thinking.
The Chelsea academy graduate, who turns 26 on Sunday, has made 34 appearances for England and was one of their top performers during their run to the Euro 2024 final.