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
- Kyle Walker was substituted after 19 minutes in England’s match against Brazil
- The Man City star appeared to have hamstring problems before being replaced
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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 due to injury, Gareth Southgate named Walker captain for the friendly at Wembley.
The 33-year-old was immediately called into action against the Selecao as he drove back to beat Vinicius Jr. to deny after the Real Madrid star had landed on goal.
Just minutes later, Walker received medical attention on the field with what appeared to be a hamstring problem.
However, the full-back was not immediately replaced and continued to play for a few minutes after returning to the pitch before being replaced.
Kyle Walker was substituted after just 19 minutes of the friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley
The Man City star appeared to have problems with his hamstring before being substituted
On his bench, Gareth Southgate opted to hand Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa his England debut, while Harry Maguire was given the captain’s armband.
Pep Guardiola will no doubt be hoping the substitution was little more than a precautionary measure as his side look to make history as the first England team to secure back-to-back trebles.
City play Arsenal next Sunday in a match that could see them top the Premier League for the first time since November.
