Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged that the Manchester City charges have become a major topic of discussion within the England camp ahead of their Nations League meeting with Croatia.
Manchester City were reported last week to have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. The case has dominated football discussion since, with Tuchel’s players also debating the matter during their time together.
Tuchel on Manchester City charges
The England manager declined to offer a detailed personal view, saying he did not know enough about the issue to comment with authority.
“We had some time off and time between the matches and it is a big subject. Everyone speaks about it so there is no other voice needed,” Tuchel said.
“I am glad to not be that voice. Nobody needs my half knowledge on it. The players are ready to go tomorrow. It’s what they show on the pitch and they show in camp. Its a big topic in camp.”
There are several Manchester City players in the England squad, including Elliot Anderson and Marc Guehi, while Nico O’Reilly has left the camp because of an injury problem.
England face Croatia tomorrow, with Manchester City due to return to Premier League action next Sunday when they travel to Anfield to play Liverpool.
