Soccer-England's Quansah banned for two matches after red card against Mexico
England Defender Jarell Quansah Receives Two-Match Suspension
Details of the Red Card Incident
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 (Reuters) - England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches following his red card in the team's World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel short of back-line options for the latter stages of the tournament.
Quansah was sent off after a video review determined that he made a sliding studs-up tackle.
FA Response and Appeal Status
The English FA said it was not able to appeal against the suspension, without giving further details.
Impact on England's World Cup Campaign
Matches Affected by the Ban
The two-match ban means Quansah will miss England's quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami and a potential semi-final should they advance.
Potential Return for the Final
The defender would only be available again for selection if England reach the World Cup final.
Defensive Challenges for Manager Thomas Tuchel
The suspension is a setback for Tuchel as England attempt to continue their run in the tournament, with the team's defensive problems compounded by injuries.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Lori Ewing, editing by Ed Osmond)