Overview
- Eberechi Eze missed a penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to PSG and was visibly consoled by Mikel Arteta after the shoot-out.
- Arsenal gave Eze, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Noni Madueke extra time off after the final to recover mentally and physically before joining national duty.
- Tuchel has been in direct contact with the quartet, has arranged access to recorded England meetings so they stay integrated, and said the group will “take care” of Eze.
- The four Arsenal players linked up with the England squad in West Palm Beach on Saturday and England confirmed they are available for Wednesday’s friendly against Costa Rica.
- Saka and Rice are viewed as likely starters for the World Cup while Eze and Madueke are expected to be rotation options, with quick psychological support seen as key to their tournament readiness and team morale.