Thomas Tuchel has revealed Manchester City’s guilty verdict has been a “big subject” in the England camp.
The Three Lions are preparing to face Croatia on Saturday in their third Nations League contest, a week on from City being charged with breaching Premier League rules.
Marc Guehi and Elliot Anderson are the City representatives in the England squad after Nico O’Reilly withdrew this week to assess an injury.
Commenting on the City situation and how it has impacted the camp, Tuchel said: “We had some time off between the matches, and it is a big subject.
“Everyone speaks about it, so there is no other voice needed. I am glad to be not that voice. No one needs my half-knowledge on the topic.
“Of course, the players talk about it. City players talk about it. We talk with them but only briefly.
“They are ready to go tomorrow. But of course, it’s a big topic in the camp.”
Tuchel suggested he would continue to consider picking City players should the club be relegated from the Premier League.
Thomas Tuchel admitted Manchester City’s charges are a ‘big subject’ in the England camp
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He said: “I would always try to pick the best team for the camp, occasion, the tournament.
“I will never rule out that because they don’t play in the top flight in their country. We need to look at it case by case.”
City formally appealed against the independent commission’s findings, maintaining they are innocent of the Premier League’s accusations.
The appeal marks the next stage in a case that has cast a shadow over the eight-time champions.
Manchester City formally appealed against the independent commission’s findings
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PACity said: “Manchester City Football Club can confirm that at 7pm on Thursday October 1, 2026 the Club lodged its comprehensive Appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission, in relation to the Premier League disciplinary matter.
“The Club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.
“The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case.
“We will continue to respect due process and are necessarily restricted in what we can say further until all proceedings are complete.”
Manchester City have consistently denied any wrongdoing
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PACity’s appeal follows the commission’s ruling on allegations covering the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons.
It found the club had breached financial rules, including through sponsorship arrangements it described as part of a “disguised funding scheme”.
The findings included that City recorded close to £950million in sponsorship revenue from Abu Dhabi-based companies, while around £830m of the funding had come from Abu Dhabi United Group, the club’s ownership group.
The commission concluded that the arrangements artificially inflated revenue and helped City appear compliant with financial limits.
City have always denied any wrongdoing.
