Jude Bellingham: England boss Thomas Tuchel to hold talks with Real Madrid midfielder but admits no certainty over World Cup selection
Key Takeaways
- Thomas Tuchel will speak to Jude Bellingham before selecting the November England squad.
- Bellingham was controversially left out of the October England squad, which secured World Cup qualification.
- Tuchel claims the October omission was based on squad cohesion, not personal issues.
- Tuchel and Bellingham have not met face-to-face since June, following Tuchel's apology for past comments.
- Tuchel stressed that buying into squad togetherness is a 'non-negotiable' for any returning player.
Thomas Tuchel has stated his intention to speak with Jude Bellingham before selecting the squad for the upcoming November England camp, following Bellingham's notable absence from the October roster. The previous omission sparked controversy, although Tuchel maintained the decision was purely tactical, aimed at rewarding the players who performed well during the September international break, and denied any personal friction. Despite this, Tuchel and Bellingham have not met in person since June, a period marked by Tuchel having to apologize for comments made about the player's on-pitch behavior. Tuchel confirmed he will reach out to many players not currently in camp, including Bellingham, as maintaining contact is important. However, he emphasized that any player rejoining the squad must fully commit to the team's togetherness, which he views as an absolute requirement.
