Tuchel Excludes Grealish from England Squad, Cites Lack of Form

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has omitted Jack Grealish from his first squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, citing the player's lack of rhythm due to limited game time at Manchester City rather than off-field behavior. Grealish, who has not started a Premier League match in three months, has been in the news recently for his nightlife activities, including buying drinks in local pubs. Tuchel expressed his admiration for Grealish's talent and personality, emphasizing that he sees potential in him to be a key player for the national team but highlighted the need for Grealish to take responsibility both on and off the pitch. While acknowledging the scrutiny Grealish faces from media and fans, Tuchel maintained that the decision was based solely on sporting reasons, with players like Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford currently having more match intensity. Grealish's situation reflects a broader concern regarding the balance between player lifestyle and performance. Despite this setback, Tuchel remains open to Grealish's future contributions to the England team.