Declan Rice available for England's World Cup match against Ghana
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- Declan Rice is expected to play for England against Ghana on Tuesday despite a lower back pain issue.
- The midfielder was substituted during the Croatia match but manager Thomas Tuchel believes it's manageable.
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Why It Matters
Declan Rice was substituted during England's win over Croatia due to lower back pain, raising fitness concerns for the upcoming match against Ghana.
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.
The midfielder was substituted midway through the second half, raising concerns about his fitness.
But it is understood the back issue is unlikely to prevent Rice from playing against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday (21:00).
The complaint is one that the Arsenal midfielder, 27, has been carrying for a while and will require managing during the tournament.
Speaking after the game, manager Thomas Tuchel said: "Declan had some unusual ball losses and I saw a bit of discomfort.
"And then I asked him, and he pointed directly to his lower back, upper hamstring, that he feels the discomfort.
"I didn't want to take any risks, I hope it's nothing more. Declan just reassured me at the end.
"We will take care of it, and it's nothing big to worry about."
What to Watch
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Declan Rice will be available to play against Ghana.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Rice's back pain require further management during the tournament?
- What is the specific diagnosis of Rice's lower back issue?
