Gareth Southgate, the England manager, stated that the extent of Kyle Walker’s injury is currently unclear following his early departure in Saturday’s defeat against Brazil. Walker was in the starting lineup for England at Wembley Stadium. Nevertheless, his 82nd appearance for the national team was cut short after only 20 minutes when he was substituted for Ezri Konsa. It seemed like the defender had hurt his hamstring, as he quickly made his way to the dressing room after being replaced. The injury comes as a setback for Manchester City ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal. England playing against Brazil could assist Manchester City in finalizing their strategy for facing Real Madrid. England lost the friendly match when Endrick, a 17-year-old striker, scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. Southgate was asked about the extent of Walker’s injury after the game, and he responded by saying that they are still unsure about it. He is experiencing an unfamiliar sensation, as he is not prone to getting injured frequently. We will need to monitor his condition over the next few days to determine the cause. According to BBC 5Live Sport, Walker will undergo evaluation in the next day and a half after experiencing some discomfort. The 33-year-old has played in 26 Premier League matches this season, contributing to Manchester City’s push for another title. Pep Guardiola is hopeful that Walker’s issue is not severe before the important Premier League match against Arsenal next weekend.
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