Jude Bellingham Seeks Absence from England Squad Amid Concerns Over Fitness

Unexpected Omission from International Duties

Jude Bellingham has reportedly requested to be excluded from England’s current squad after being surprisingly left out by Thomas Tuchel prior to the upcoming international break in October.

The 22-year-old midfielder was unexpectedly dropped from Tuchel’s lineup for England’s friendly against Wales and the following World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

Bellingham’s Decision Linked to Fitness Concerns

As per information from the Spanish publication Marca, it appears that Bellingham approached Tuchel with the request to be omitted from the squad this time, rather than being excluded by the coach.

After recently returning from an injury, Bellingham experienced some discomfort during Real Madrid’s 5-2 La Liga loss to Atletico. Recognizing he wasn’t fully fit, he decided to take the initiative and ask to be sidelined, prioritizing his recovery and aiming to regain his full fitness before returning to competitive play.