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England Defender Banned: Right-Back Crisis Looms
10 Jul
Summary
- Jarell Quansah banned for two games after straight red card.
- Reece James doubtful with hamstring injury, impacting right-back options.
- FA reportedly exploring appeal after Balogun's ban was suspended.
Defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-game suspension by FIFA, ruling him out of England's World Cup quarter-final and any subsequent matches should they advance. Quansah received a straight red card during the last-16 tie against Mexico, an offense confirmed by VAR.
This suspension creates significant selection challenges for manager Thomas Tuchel, particularly at right-back. Key player Reece James is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and remains a doubt for the upcoming match after missing training. With Quansah unavailable and other deputies struggling, the team is exploring alternative defensive arrangements, including shifting Ezri Konsa to right-back.
The English Football Association is reportedly considering an appeal against Quansah's ban. This follows the controversial suspension of USA striker Folarin Balogun's ban, which allowed him to play in a recent match after intervention from high levels.
