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England defenders Konsa and O'Reilly doubtful for Czech Republic Nations League match

Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to face the Czech Republic in England's Nations League fixture on Tuesday, manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed while naming his squad.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 England play the Czech Republic in a Nations League fixture on Tuesday.
2 Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to feature, according to BBC News and BBC Sport.
3 Thomas Tuchel named his England squad and addressed the injury situation, according to multiple outlets.

England's Thomas Tuchel has confirmed doubts over two defensive players, Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly, ahead of Tuesday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic.

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According to BBC News and BBC Sport, both Konsa and O'Reilly are doubts to play in the fixture. Yahoo Sports reported that Tuchel provided a double injury update, describing the defensive concerns as unresolved heading into the match.

The Mirror reported that Tuchel named his squad for the Czechia clash while confirming an England injury setback, though it did not specify which players are affected.

How each side covered it

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1 outlet
  • The Mirror reported an England injury blow was confirmed as Tuchel named his squad for the Czechia clash.

“England injury blow confirmed as Thomas Tuchel names squad for Czechia clash” — The Mirror

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3 outlets
  • BBC News and BBC Sport both named Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly as doubts for the match.
  • Yahoo Sports reported Tuchel gave a double injury update, calling the defensive concerns unresolved.

“Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.” — BBC Sport

Questions readers ask

What happened with England's squad ahead of the Czech Republic match?

England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that defenders Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in the Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, according to BBC News and BBC Sport.

Who are the players in doubt for England?

Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are the two players reported as doubts, both described as defensive concerns by Yahoo Sports.

When is England's match against the Czech Republic?

The Nations League fixture is scheduled for Tuesday night, according to BBC Sport.

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