Declan Rice injury update following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana
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The midfielder is feared to have picked up an injury.
Declan Rice exited Boston Stadium with a limp and a strapping on his left calf following England’s goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
Declan Rice has previously complained about long-term injury problems at the World Cup. He requested to be substituted against Croatia. But played the entire 90 minutes here as England failed to break down Ghana’s tough low block.
He appears to have taken up a new injury against Ghana. Rice strolled through the mixed zone. He left the stadium, taping his leg and limping visibly.
It remains to be seen how severe his injury is and whether he will be able to play in England’s last group-stage encounter against Panama on Saturday.
Tuchel earlier commented on Declan Rice’s possible injury
Rice’s early exit against Croatia was thought to be precautionary. He participated in full training in preparation for the Ghana match.
Speaking after the Croatia match, Thomas Tuchel said of Rice: “Declan pointed to his lower back, upper hamstring and feels some discomfort. I didn’t want to take any risks. It was a moment to protect him. Declan reassured me at the end it’s good. It’s nothing big to worry about.”
Declan Rice reveals he is not fully fit
Rice also revealed to ITV this week that he had been playing with neurological discomfort in his hamstring since Christmas. He emphasised, however, that he is in the best form of his life heading into the World Cup campaign.
Speaking on Thursday, he said: “I feel like I’ve come into England with a spring in my step. I think as we keep playing good opposition, you’re going to keep seeing the best of me.“
“This season has probably been more mentally draining than physically. But I’m in a mentally very good space and physically I feel very good as well.”
Is Declan Rice playing with an injury?
He has revealed he has been dealing with an injury.
Will he be out against Panama?
So far, it remains to be seen.
When is the England game against Panama?
It’s on 28th June, 2:30 am IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.