"He is a special player and for special players there can always be special rules. But we decided to keep with the straightforward decision of inviting the same group. Jude always deserves to be here. There is also the situation that he is not quite gathered his full rhythm again at Real Madrid - he has not finished a full match."
"He wanted to be called up. We had a phone call. Are we a better team with Jude? Yes. But I told you before, what do we do if Jude is injured before the World Cup? Do we just cancel? Tuchel also cited a similar answer when questioned on Phil Foden and Jack Grealish's absence. He added: "There is also no problem with Phil Foden or Jack Grealish either. Phil is back influencing and deciding games for Manchester City."
Thomas Tuchel omitted Jude Bellingham from the England squad for the upcoming Wales friendly and Latvia World Cup qualifier, while recalling Bukayo Saka after hamstring recovery. Tuchel described Bellingham as a special player but said the midfielder has not regained full match rhythm at Real Madrid and has not completed a full match since shoulder surgery. Tuchel confirmed a phone call with Bellingham and defended keeping the existing squad for continuity. Tuchel denied any personal issues with Phil Foden or Jack Grealish, noting Foden’s influence at Manchester City and Grealish nearing his best form. England face Wales at Wembley on October 9 and travel to Latvia on October 14.
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