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'I will never rule it out' England boss Thomas Tuchel admits he may pick Manchester City stars if they're relegated
Tuchel said he would still pick Manchester City players if the club are relegated, as the Premier League case has become a major topic in camp.
On Saturday, England manager Thomas Tuchel prepares his squad for the Nations League clash against Croatia in Rijeka, though Manchester City's guilty verdict has dominated internal discussions.
An independent commission confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester City arranged "sham contracts" to circumvent financial regulations, finding the club guilty of nearly all 115 charges over a nine-year period.
Tuchel stated he would "never rule out" selecting players if Manchester City faces expulsion or relegation, insisting "There is always a possibility" when choosing squads for tournaments.
Nico O'Reilly left the camp on Friday due to injury, but the remaining squad trained at full intensity and is ready for Saturday's match following their 2-0 victory against Czechia.
Tuchel admitted the financial verdict is a "big subject" in camp, yet he emphasized discussions remain brief as players focus on their upcoming international fixture.