""It's not ideal for John and for us. John was gutted he had this minor incident, not a big injury. Given the history we had to be careful, it made no sense to push him through and try stuff that could make it worse.""
""He has a lot of credit with me in the bank, he is a key player for us as a starter or a substitute. His quality, his mentality and the personality, how he is, he is a big part of my plans still.""
John Stones has faced a challenging season with injuries, making only four Premier League starts. Despite being named in the England squad, he withdrew due to a minor calf issue. Thomas Tuchel emphasized the importance of fitness for all players, including Stones, who has previously impressed but needs to be 100% fit for the World Cup. Tuchel acknowledged Stones' value to the team but reiterated that fitness is crucial for selection. Injuries have also affected other players in the squad ahead of the Japan game.
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