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Quansah Banned: England Faces Norway Short-Handed
11 Jul
Summary
- Defender Quansah received a two-match suspension for a red card.
- The suspension rules him out of the quarterfinal against Norway.
- England's defense is already depleted due to other injuries.
England defender Quansah will miss the quarterfinal match against Norway after receiving a two-match suspension from FIFA. The red card, issued after a VAR review during the round-of-16 win over Mexico, resulted in a ban that extends beyond the automatic one-game suspension. This decision significantly impacts England's defense, which is already facing considerable strain.
Quansah, a regular in central defense, had been filling in at right-back due to starter Reece James’s hamstring injury and another backup’s prior injury. James also missed practice this week, along with two other key England players. The team considered an appeal, particularly after a lenient suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament, drawing criticism from coach Thomas Tuchel.
Now, England must find a replacement for Quansah to counter Norway's formidable striker, Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals in five games. The only way Quansah could potentially play again in the tournament is if England advances to the final.
