England are set to face France, the reigning champions, in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. And as a result, the British media tried to cover news of manager Gareth Southgate’s move to chain Les Bleus’ dangerous striker Kylian Mbappe.
In that case, Manchester United defender Shaw said it was infuriating that the country’s media were so diligent in reporting on movements at the Roaring Lions camp that their opponents had been aware of in advance, where England had played four previous matches. In Qatar, information has also been leaked.
“It seems that information leaks every time we play. It’s infuriating that it gives the other team an advantage. Shaw told the BBC on Dec. 8.
“Obviously we are frustrated with what happened. You can guess that some of the players might have played for sure. But sometimes if there is a change And it was leaked before the team announced the roster. It might give the opponent an advantage.”
“It’s something we’ve always talked regarding. We don’t understand why the English media would spread the news to give other teams an advantage.
“It’s something we can’t do because it’s been going on for so long. And we have two days to focus on the details of France, how we do it.”
Former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock, who made two appearances for the Three Lions, fully agrees with Shaw, stating that “Team leaks are the biggest problem in football.”
“Players have to call their friends or agents what may have happened. And there will always be someone who wants to spread the word.”
“If I’m going to be honest I should be able to tell you very closely the team that Gareth Southgate will choose to play on the pitch. And if you’re going to look at the rugby, they announce the roster a day before the game.
“I mightn’t believe it when I saw ‘breaking news, Saka will play for Rashford’, it’s the World Cup, it’s important, isn’t it? Is it any surprise that you replaced him with Saka?”
