Preocupação com lesão dupla surge após o segundo jogo da Inglaterra na fase de grupos da Copa do Mundo.

A Inglaterra avaliará a condição física de Reece James e Declan Rice antes do último jogo da fase de grupos da Copa do Mundo, contra o Panamá. O importante meio-campista Rice foi visto mancando ao sair do Estádio de Boston com uma faixa grossa na panturrilha após o empate sem gols dos Três Leões com Gana, na terça-feira. Rice tem enfrentado problemas físicos nesta Copa do Mundo. Reece James é outro dos jogadores da Inglaterra…

Fonte: talkSPORT Football

England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.

Key midfielder Rice was spotted limping out of the Boston Stadium with heavy strapping around his calf following the Three Lions’ goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday.

Rice has been in the wars with his fitness at this summer’s World CupGetty Reece James is another of England’s injury worriesGetty

According to BBC, this isn’t thought to be a major concern, with Rice’s long-term involvement in the World Cup not believed to be at risk.

However, it is still understood to require assessment and rest before England come to a decision over his involvement against Panama.

Thomas Tuchel’s side take on the world’s number 34-ranked nation on Saturday, and the manager and his staff will have to weigh up the risks of playing Rice.

The Arsenal star was also taken off in the game against Croatia, who later revealed he has been battling nerve pain in his hamstring.

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As for James, he will also require assessment as England head into their next match in New Jersey.

The 26-year-old completed the full game against Ghana but will be checked by medics over the next 24 hours.

Chelsea’s captain has a history of injury, having recovered from a hamstring issue in time for the World Cup, and his load will be monitored closely.

James has suffered a staggering 10 hamstring injuries since December 2020, but has enjoyed a far better time of things fitness-wise this season.

The right-back made his most appearances in a season since the 2020/21 campaign this term, featuring 39 times in all competitions.

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