Nico O'Reilly injury update ahead of Czechia vs England UEFA Nations League game
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The Three Lions are already dealing with a list of injuries.
After missing training on Monday, Nico O’Reilly will not play in England‘s next UEFA Nations League match against Czechia.
The Manchester City defender did not make the team for the trip to Prague, despite playing the entire 90 minutes of the Three Lions’ 3-2 defeat to Spain on Saturday.
According to the FA, he and Ezri Konsa, who also participated in the full match, both had individual programs on Monday at the Tottenham Hotspur training facility. Thomas Tuchel’s team members all trained together.
Nico O’Reilly ruled out for Czechia UEFA Nations League game
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Rio Ngumoha, a young player from Liverpool who was left out of the Spain match, has been called up in Nico O’Reilly’s place. Meanwhile, Konsa is expected to be healthy to join the team.
In Saturday’s match at Wembley, Lamine Yamal’s goal in the second minute put Spain ahead 1-0. By halftime, the Three Lions fought to make it 2-1 (their lead) at break. However, O’Reilly, who assisted Harry Kane’s goal just before halftime, lost possession, letting La Roja’s substitute Alex Baena equalise.
Before Mikel Oyarzabal’s goal later in the second half, Luis de la Fuente’s team also benefited from Kane missing a penalty in a thrilling, furious match.
Tuchel’s team were left lamenting individual mistakes. Even Yamal’s opening goal was caused by Marc Guehi, who was subsequently replaced by Jarrad Branthwaite. If Konsa is only fit enough for the bench, the Everton defender might take Guehi’s place.
Tuchel later speculated that the two City players, Guehi and Nico O’Reilly, may have made mistakes due to the news that Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 accusations of violating the Premier League’s financial regulations.
During this international break, England began with four games on schedule to play. They will now play the Czech Republic at home and away, with the first game on Tuesday night. After that, they go to Croatia.
Which injury has Nico O’Reilly suffered?
It has not been confirmed yet.
Will he play tonight?
No, he has been ruled out for the game.
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