The Standard reports that Nico O’Reilly has left England’s camp and will return to Manchester City for treatment after picking up an injury. Thomas Tuchel had already described the issue as “minor” and said the full-back was facing a late fitness test before England’s win over the Czech Republic.
O’Reilly had played the full 90 minutes in England’s 3-2 defeat by Spain but then missed training and did not feature against the Czech Republic. No one has been called up to replace him, leaving England with Lewis Hall as the left-back option for the upcoming Nations League matches.
From an Almost Signed analysis standpoint, the immediate consequence is that England have lost a squad option for their next games, while City will now carry out its own assessment before any club availability is clarified.
What remains unconfirmed
- The exact nature of O’Reilly’s injury has not been confirmed.
- His club availability after assessment is not yet known.