England coach Tuchel will announce the latest roster on Friday local time. Real Madrid general Bellingham is participating in the key away game against Liverpool with the team. The "Daily Telegraph" stated that despite Bellingham's recent excellent form, Tuchel is likely to give up recruiting him again.
According to sources, unless there is a last-minute change, neither Tuchel nor his assistant Barry will watch the match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield. The decision comes three days before they announce their England squad.
Taking this Champions League game as an opportunity, Bellingham can return to England. This would have been an opportunity for Tuchel to observe his performance and communicate with him face-to-face. Bellingham has scored in three consecutive games for Real Madrid, and calls for his return to the national team are growing. However, the absence of Tuchel and Barry may once again trigger speculation about Bellingham's international career.
While it would not be unusual for Tuchel and Barry not to attend a game in person on the eve of the squad announcement, as they would need to conduct numerous player selection meetings at England's base, this Champions League game does serve as an opportunity for them to express their public support for Bellingham. Tuchel and Barry will observe Bellingham's performance through live game broadcasts and professional software.
Tuchel once said that he would speak to Bellingham after the then-England training camp, but it is unclear whether the two have had a conversation. Bellingham has not been selected for England since the defeat to Senegal in June. Tuchel revealed after the game that Bellingham's mother was "disgusted" by some of his behavior on the field. Tuchel later apologized and insisted he "didn't mean" to use the words.
Tuchel attaches great importance to the team's stability before the World Cup and warned players that they must accept the concept of "Team England" to stay in his plan. Tuchel has also made it clear that he is willing to leave some star players out next summer if he believes the move will benefit the team.
For Bellingham's rivals in the national team, they have not yet figured out a place in Tuchel's plans. Loftus-Cheek has not started for AC Milan since the last international match, and Watkins and Bowen at the forward positions have not performed satisfactorily in their respective clubs.
In addition to the big decision about Bellingham, Tuchel also needs to consider whether to recall Welbeck, who performed well at Brighton and scored six goals in the past six games. Alexander-Arnold has a chance to play against his old club, but he has not played for Real Madrid since September 16.