Press reports revealed that Declan Rice, the England national team midfielder, is suffering from a serious virus, which caused him to be isolated from the Three Lions camp, before facing Norway.
According to what was reported by the "Daily Mail" newspaper, Declan Rice was isolated from the rest of the English national team players to prevent the widespread spread of the disease before their match in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup against Norway.
The technical staff of the England national team, led by German coach Thomas Tuchel, fears that more players will be injured before the World Cup match on Saturday, in Miami.
4 absences hit the England national team
The Arsenal midfielder is already suffering from a problem in the hamstrings and lower back, and the problem has now worsened due to the appearance of symptoms of the disease on him.
According to what was reported by the "Daily Mail" newspaper, the medical staff of the English national team is confident in the ability to contain the disease that Declan Rice is suffering from.
Rice has now been absent from collective training for two consecutive days due to his suffering from the disease, as part of the preparations for England's decisive quarter-final match against Norway.
In a related context, doubts surround the position of Marc Guehi, the Three Lions defender, regarding his participation against Norway, due to his suffering from a thigh muscle injury, which he sustained during the victory over Mexico.
Jarell Quansah will be absent from the England national team match against Norway after receiving a red card against Mexico due to suspension, which extended to two matches.
Jordan Henderson will also be absent, following his successful surgery after suffering a broken arm, after falling on an advertising board following the match against Mexico.
