Thomas Tuchel issues Kobbie Mainoo injury update after England beat France at World Cup

Thomas Tuchel provided an update on Kobbie Mainoo’s fitness after England’s 6-4 win over France in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami. Tuchel said the 21-year-old suffered a back injury in the last training session on Friday morning, adding that he was not ready to play. Mainoo had been sidelined throughout the tournament and still missed his debut chance, despite England’s rotation of seven players in the starting XI. Tuchel also gave minutes late to Trevoh Chalobah, the only remaining outfield player on a 26-man roster without an appearance. The setback raises concerns for Manchester United, where Mainoo was not expected to return for several weeks. The absence has intensified debate after England’s 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina, with former United figures Gary Neville and Nicky Butt criticizing decisions around Mainoo’s use.