Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clash

Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clash England manager Thomas Tuchel is not certain that Jude Bellingham will start their UEFA Nations League clash with Czechia at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday. Bellingham was one of England’s best players in the 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder set up Anthony Gordon’s goal, playing a well-weighted pass to the Barcelona forward to slot home. Bellingham also won a penalty after getting fouled by Rodri, but Harry Kane missed the resulting penalty. Tuchel wants Bellingham to feature against Czechia following the defeat to Spain, but he is concerned about the midfielder’s fitness. “I would love to have him four times on the pitch. I think the concern is that he hasn’t done it this season in this tight period,” Tuchel told The Telegraph . “We will need to check with the physios. We will not put Jude at any risk, but his style is how he plays. It’s better if he plays with a bit of rage. He gets better if that happens. It’s what he does. I think sometimes he is looking for these moments to get his fire going.” The Birmingham City academy graduate missed several games due to injuries last season, raising the need to manage his workload. Tuchel could start Morgan Gibbs-White or Morgan Rogers if Bellingham is not fit enough to start against Czechia. Madrid will be hoping the England international returns fully fit after the international break, following the injuries to Ibrahima Konate and Kylian Mbappe.