Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says he learns he is being called up to England’s World Cup squad after receiving a message from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel while he is on holiday in New York. According to reports, Chalobah does not have the proper kit with him and has to scramble to find boots and cut short his break after the call-up is confirmed. The Guardian also notes that Chalobah had previously spoken publicly about his belief that he would one day play in a World Cup squad, including posting in 2018 about “believe” alongside an image of the World Cup trophy. Despite that earlier confidence, he had not expected the selection this summer, particularly after Tuchel did not include him in the tournament squad in North America. The later message changes that outcome, bringing the defender into the England camp for the World Cup. The reports also describe the call-up as arriving late, prompting immediate adjustments to his plans and preparation.
Trevoh Chalobah receives Thomas Tuchel message and joins England World Cup squad
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says he learns he is being called up to England’s World Cup squad after receiving a message from Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel while he is on holiday in New York. Acco...
- Trevoh Chalobah receives a call-up message from Thomas Tuchel to join England’s World Cup squad.
- Chalobah is on holiday in New York when he receives the message.
- Reports say Chalobah has no kit with him and has to find boots and prepare quickly.
- Chalobah had previously expressed belief about one day reaching an England World Cup squad in 2018.
- Tuchel had not selected him for an earlier World Cup squad in North America, making the later call-up unexpected.
Chelsea defender has mad scramble for boots and cuts short holiday after belatedly receiving the message of a lifetime from Thomas TuchelTrevoh Chalobah has always thought he would be part of an England World Cup squad. In July 2018, the Chelsea centre‑half even put it on the record. “One day … believe,” he posted on social media, alongside a picture of the World Cup trophy. He was 19 and had just joined Ipswich in the Championship on a season loan. The message has aged exceptionally well.Despite his faith, Chalobah did not think it would be this summer. The chance had surely gone when Thomas Tuchel did not name him in his squad for the tournament in North America. He was close after a fine season at Chelsea, when he made a career-high 47 club appearances, but not close enough. Continue reading...
12 hours agoChelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah was on holiday in New York without any kit when he received a message from Thomas Tuchel asking him to join England's World Cup squad
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