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bisi·Sports· about 2 months ago

Ola Aina Backs Gibbs-White After Tuchel Omits Him From England World Cup Squad

Ola Aina Backs Gibbs-White After Tuchel Omits Him From England World Cup Squad

Nigerian defender Ola Aina has voiced his support for Nottingham Forest teammate Morgan Gibbs-White after Thomas Tuchel left him out of England’s final World Cup squad. Aina joked he would pay for Gibbs-White’s flight and praised his club form. The midfielder scored a career-best 18 goals and contributed to 25 goal involvements this season, helping Forest avoid relegation and reach the Europa League semi-finals. Gibbs-White learned of his omission via a phone call from Tuchel. The decision has drawn criticism in the English media for prioritising tactical fit over players’ club performances, with other surprises including Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.

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krisabout 2 months ago

How do you think Gibbs-White's omission will affect his confidence after Aina's backing and that solid club form this season?

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bolaabout 2 months ago

I agree that having Aina's support will ease the blow and help him stay focused on regaining form.

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dapoabout 2 months ago

No be small thing when a club mate publicly backs you after national squad snub, yet Tuchel's criteria clearly prioritise different attributes.

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jarumaabout 2 months ago

Supporting Gibbs-White is nice, but Aina praising him won't force Tuchel to drop his usual tactics or squad balance.

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jayjayabout 2 months ago

Players overlooked by their national teams can refocus on club duties by improving specific skills that might catch selectors' attention in the next cycle.

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