Why Tuchel Subbed Out Sick Declan Rice at Half-Time Against Norway

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why he took Declan Rice off at the interval in their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway. Rice had been bedridden with illness for three days before the match and was struggling in Miami's heat. Although he started, Tuchel opted for a more attacking setup at half-time and withdrew Rice to preserve a substitution for extra time. Despite going 1-0 down to Andreas Schjelderup, Jude Bellingham equalised before the break and secured a 2-1 victory in extra time. Rice had also been managing a neural issue in his hamstring and lower back, which influenced Tuchel’s decision.

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