Manchester City dealt injury blow as Kyle Walker is forced off early on during England’s friendly with Brazil – in a concern to Pep Guardiola as his side seek to win another Treble
Manchester City have been dealt an injury blow after Kyle Walker was replaced after just 19 minutes in England’s clash with Brazil.
With Harry Kane absent through injury, Gareth Southgate named Walker captain for the friendly at Wembley.
The 33-year-old was immediately called into action against the Selecao as raced back to deny Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid star found himself through on goal.
Just minutes later Walker received medical attention on the pitch with what appeared to be a hamstring issue.
The full-back wasn’t immediately replaced however, and played on for a few more minutes after returning to the pitch before being replaced.
Kyle Walker was replaced after just 19 minutes of England’s friendly with Brazil at Wembley
The Man City star appeared to be having issues with his hamstring before he was substituted
Turning to his bench Gareth Southgate opted to hand Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa his senior England debut while Harry Maguire was handed the captain’s armband.
Pep Guardiola will no doubt be hoping that the substitution was little more than a precaution as his side look to make history as the first English team to secure back-to-back trebles.
City play title rivals Arsenal next Sunday in a clash that could see them go top of the Premier League for the first time since November.
