FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Injury Forces Anthony Gordon to Leave England Squad
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Synopsis
London, March 23 (NationPress) Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England national camp due to an injury sustained during a victory over Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. England is set to play against Latvia on Monday evening in their second World Cup qualifier.
Key Takeaways
- Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England squad.
- Injury occurred during the match against Albania.
- Gordon returned to Newcastle United for assessment.
- England will face Latvia in their next qualifier.
- Tuchel emphasizes the need for improvement.
London, March 23 (NationPress) Anthony Gordon has stepped back from the England national camp due to an injury incurred during a victory against Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. England is set to face Latvia on Monday evening in their second World Cup qualifying match.
Anthony Gordon has exited the Three Lions camp after sustaining an injury during Friday night’s 2-0 win over Albania. The forward has returned to Newcastle United for further evaluation,” stated England Football in a report on Sunday.
Gordon came on as a second-half substitute as England secured a 2-0 victory against Albania. The 24-year-old felt discomfort late in the game after arriving at Wembley and received medical attention before exiting the field. “He appears to be injured. Initially, I thought it was his stomach, but it’s his hip and it doesn’t look good. It’s somewhat concerning, yes,” said Tuchel after the match.
The 24-year-old Gordon has tallied nine goals and six assists in 34 appearances for Newcastle this season, and his injury poses a setback for Tuchel ahead of his second outing as England manager.
Friday’s match marked Tuchel’s debut in charge as England manager. He expressed satisfaction in commencing his tenure with a win but emphasized the need for improvements.
“We can perform better and must do better. We started quite well, with numerous passes and high energy, but the opponent was difficult to break down as they defended with a deep block. In all the matches we observed during the EUROs, they managed to avoid conceding chances and goals.
“In the second half, I felt our pace was too slow, and there weren’t enough runs off the ball to penetrate the defense more frequently,” Tuchel added after the match.
