Overview
- Reports say Thomas Tuchel and assistant Anthony Barry did not attend Liverpool vs Real Madrid at Anfield to watch Jude Bellingham, though they could monitor the match remotely.
- Jude Bellingham, left out of October’s England squad after injury in September, has returned to form for Real Madrid with goals in three straight games and praise from manager Xabi Alonso.
- Bellingham said selection is “not my call” when asked about a return to the national team following Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat at Anfield, where he reached 50 Champions League appearances.
- Tuchel is due to name his next England squad at 10:00 on Friday, November 7, ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia at Wembley on November 13 and away to Albania three days later.
- Tuchel has stated he will contact players omitted from recent camps and reiterated that squad buy-in is a non-negotiable selection criterion.