Kyle Walker’s World Cup place might be in danger as the England and Manchester City defender faces a spell on the sidelines with an belly harm.
Walker missed City’s 5-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday and afterwards Pep Guardiola mentioned he was unable to place a timespan on how lengthy the 32-year-old will be out for, with solely six weeks till the beginning of the World Cup.
“It’s something abdominal and he will be a while out,” Guardiola mentioned. “I don’t know (how long). I cannot say anything else.
“Kyle will be out for a bit. We have to speak to the doctors. Hopefully he can get (back for the World Cup) like Kalvin (Phillips).
“I know how important the World Cup is for the players but honestly I don’t know right now.”
Joao Cancelo began at right-back for City on Wednesday with Sergio Gomez on the other flank, however within the second half Guardiola launched two teenage full-backs – first the 17-year-old Rico Lewis at right-back, then Josh Wilson-Esbrand, 19, on the left.
Both impressed, incomes applause from Guardiola on the sideline as Lewis made a significant block in to disclaim Paul Mukairu, whereas Wilson-Esbrand linked up effectively going ahead.
“We need everybody involved,” Guardiola mentioned. “Rico is just 17, but I know the problems we have right now. We don’t have many options at left-back and right-back.
“Rico showed me again today we can rely on him perfectly enough even though he is only 17.”
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