Kyle Walker sustained an injury while playing for England against Brazil, causing concern for Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff regarding the extent of the injury and Walker’s fitness.
Manchester City faces a crucial Premier League match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium following the international break. The club hopes that all 16 players who were on international duty will return without any issues.
However, Manchester City encountered their first setback as club captain Kyle Walker had to leave the field during England’s game at Wembley Stadium. Initially set to captain England due to Harry Kane’s absence, Walker’s leadership role was cut short within the first 20 minutes of the match.
Manchester City awaits updates on Walker’s injury status as they observe ongoing international fixtures. With a challenging schedule in April, including matches against Arsenal, Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, and Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Walker’s potential absence is concerning.
Although the severity of Walker’s hamstring injury remains uncertain and his availability for the Arsenal match on March 31 is in question, Pep Guardiola will provide further information during his pre-Arsenal press conference next Friday. Gareth Southgate and the Football Association are expected to provide updates on Walker’s condition soon.
Manchester City faces a series of crucial Premier League matches in April, including challenging away fixtures against Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Nottingham Forest.
