"They wanted desperately to play to get the narrative straight, but it made no sense to take the risk. If it was the last game of the season we would have kept them, but in this moment of the season it did not make sense. The risk for making it was way too big."
"It helps them go back to clubs and perform. We want them to perform in their clubs, but it is also our last camp before America, so we want to reconnect to our principles. I'm not upset or angry with the players."
"I got the feeling that everyone was desperate to come. Some of the injured players even stayed to do their treatment, that shows they want to be around the group."
Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke withdrew from the England squad ahead of the match against Japan. They returned to Arsenal for medical assessments after experiencing discomfort. Head coach Thomas Tuchel stated that it was not sensible to risk their health at this point in the season. Madueke suffered a knee injury during the match against Uruguay. Tuchel expressed understanding towards the players' decisions to prioritize their club performance over national duty.
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