Manchester City Are Optimistic About Receiving A Significant Injury Boost Before Their Crucial Title Clash Against Arsenal
Manchester City are optimistic about defender Kyle Walker’s recovery from injury in time for Sunday’s Premier League showdown with title rivals Arsenal, as per a report.
The 33-year-old started for England and wore the captain’s armband in last weekend’s 1-0 friendly loss to Brazil at Wembley Stadium. However, he had to be substituted just 20 minutes into the first half due to a hamstring tweak in his left leg. Gareth Southgate, the England manager, couldn’t immediately provide an update on the seriousness of Walker’s injury post-match. On social media,
Walker expressed hope that his injury wasn’t “too serious.” He has withdrawn from the England squad and will miss their match against Belgium on Tuesday, raising concerns at Manchester City about his availability for Sunday’s match against Arsenal.
However, according to Sky Sports News, Walker’s issue is believed to be minor, and Manchester City are optimistic that he will be fit to play against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
The report indicates that Walker has experienced tightness in his hamstring rather than a strain, and his condition will be closely monitored over the coming days.
Walker joins the growing list of Manchester City players in the treatment room, including England teammate Jack Grealish, goalkeeper Ederson, and playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.
While Grealish is aiming to recover from a groin injury in time for the weekend’s match against Premier League leaders Arsenal, both Ederson and De Bruyne are uncertain and will undergo assessments before the game.
Earlier this month, reports indicated that Ederson could face up to four weeks on the sidelines due to a muscle injury suffered in a 1-1 draw against Liverpool before the international break. Additionally, De Bruyne was left out of the Belgium squad due to a groin issue.
Pep Guardiola will be eager to have as many of these four players available for an important stretch of fixtures in the final stages of the season, as Manchester City remain in contention for an unprecedented double-treble.
The Citizens are bracing for a congested schedule, with four matches scheduled within nine days. They will face Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace in the Premier League before taking on Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Currently occupying the third spot in the Premier League standings, Manchester City trail leaders Arsenal and second-placed Liverpool by just one point, with 10 matches remaining in the season.
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