Man City and Man Utd handed injury concern as duo leave England duty

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Published on 2024-03-25 10:03:22

City are facing a crucial week in their bid to retain their Premier League title, with matches against leaders Arsenal and fourth placed Aston Villa on the horizon. However, Pep Guardiola’s plans have been dealt a blow as versatile defender Kyle Walker has withdrawn from the England squad due to a suspected hamstring strain sustained in the weekend defeat against Brazil. The severity of Walker’s injury is still unknown, with England manager Gareth Southgate waiting for more information in the coming days.

With Walker’s injury uncertainty, Manchester City are not the only team facing defensive woes as United’s Harry Maguire is also being monitored after picking up an injury in the Brazil match. Southgate has added two new players to his squad for the upcoming game against Belgium, including City youngster Rico Lewis and former City academy goalkeeper James Trafford. Despite the challenges, City star Phil Foden could feature in the game again, with Southgate praising his performance against Brazil despite the loss.

Southgate acknowledged the different challenges faced by Foden during international matches compared to his club games at City, where he regularly dominates possession. Despite missing some key players, Southgate was pleased with Foden’s performance alongside Jude Bellingham and hinted that he could continue to play a crucial role in the upcoming matches. As City and England navigate their respective challenges, the focus remains on maintaining their competitive edge in both domestic and international competitions.

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