Mainoo's absence still puzzles Bartlett

Mainoo's World Cup Absence Raises Questions About Tuchels Tactics

Quick Summary: Mainoo’s World Cup Absence Raises Questions About Tuchels Tactics Kobbie Mainoo was nearly selected for England’s World Cup squad due to Declan Rice’s fitness issues, but Thomas Tuchel lost confidence in him after training. Mainoo did not play a single minute in the tournament, despite being one of only three outfield players sidelined, raising questions about Tuchel’s decision-making. Tuchel’s reliance on other midfielders like …

Mainoo's absence still puzzles Bartlett

Speaking on Sportpesa’s Shaun Bartlett World Cup Special, Bartlett said the decision caught many off guard. “It’s amazing how certain players were just excluded from actually starting for the countries. Kobbie Mainoo obviously did extremely well for Manchester United the latter part of the season, and I think everybody expected him to be there. But this boy Anderson just came out of nowhere.” MORE: Former Bafana striker not ready to write off Tu…