Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave midfielder Kobbie Mainoo out of his England squad has raised eyebrows, with some questioning the reasoning behind the move.
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has described Tuchel's treatment of England star Bukayo Saka as "bizarre" after the young midfielder was left out of the squad.
Richards speculated that Mainoo's absence may simply have been a case of the midfielder's playing style clashing with that of Tuchel.
He suggested that Mainoo's preference for getting on the ball may not fit with the style of play that Tuchel wants to implement, citing the example of other players who were left out of the squad, such as Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.
Richards' comments come as speculation continues about the reasons behind Tuchel's squad selection, with some questioning whether Mainoo's absence is a sign of things to come under the new manager.
