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England head coach Thomas Tuchel is anxious about the fitness of midfielder Jordan Henderson, who sustained a "really bad" freak injury during his team's post-match celebrations following their win against Mexico.
Following a thrilling 3–2 victory in the round of 16, England's jubilant celebrations quickly gave way to worry as Henderson, who had been an unused substitute and received a yellow card for arguing with the referee, jumped over an advertising hoarding and landed awkwardly on his wrist.
The Brentford midfielder was subsequently carried off the pitch on a stretcher and did not return with the rest of the England squad on Monday.
"Jordan simply fell and hurt his wrist," Tuchel disclosed. "It looks really bad.
"It's quite a serious injury and it doesn't sit right with the evening that Jordan is no longer with us. The doctor informed me he is in hospital."
Midfielder Jude Bellingham also acknowledged that Henderson was "in a bit of bother," but encouraged supporters to await an official diagnosis from England's Football Association before drawing any conclusions.
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As Bellingham highlights, the lack of a formal diagnosis makes it impossible to determine whether Henderson will feature again this summer, though Tuchel's remarks about the injury present a worrying outlook.
At this stage of the World Cup, virtually any injury is likely to end a player's participation in the tournament, with fewer than two weeks remaining until the final. Anything beyond a minor knock is bound to raise serious concerns.
Should Henderson have escaped significant damage, he could potentially return swiftly—England takes on Norway in the quarterfinal on Saturday—but all indications suggest that will not be the outcome.
As reported by The Athletic, Henderson is expected to require surgery on the injury, bringing a sudden end to his World Cup campaign.
A broken wrist can take up to three months to heal completely, meaning Henderson's participation at the World Cup is not the only thing at risk—his start to the upcoming Premier League season with Brentford could also be affected.
Losing Henderson, renowned for his influence in the dressing room, would be a significant setback for Tuchel and his squad in terms of leadership, though in reality the former Liverpool captain sits near the bottom of the midfield hierarchy when it comes to playing time.
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Henderson has managed just six minutes of action so far, coming on as a late substitute against Panama. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are Tuchel's first-choice starters, leaving Henderson with limited opportunities. Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, the other natural central midfielder in the squad, has yet to make an appearance from the bench at all.
The attack-oriented trio of Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers have also provided cover for Rice and Anderson, meaning any prolonged absence for Henderson may not be severely felt.