Marc Guehi is a significant concern for England before important Nations League games. The defender for Manchester City will have tests on a hip issue after he was replaced at halftime in his team's recent loss. This comes as England prepare for their next fixture at home against Croatia on Thursday 12 November, a side currently sitting second in the table.
The City boss explained the player asked to be substituted due to the problem. The manager mentioned both Guehi and another defender had been dealing with physical complaints. Guehi has experienced discomfort with his hip for some time.
His participation in England's upcoming two matches is now uncertain. The national team is scheduled to play at home and then away against strong opposition in the competition. The group will assemble soon, where the head coach will assess his available players. They will hope to continue this sequence, which also features a 7-0 away win against Croatia on Saturday 3 October.
Guehi has been a key part of the defensive setup under the current manager. He featured prominently in recent major tournaments for his country. Losing him would be a setback as the team aims to continue a positive sequence of results, which has featured some convincing wins. In those recent victories, Jude Bellingham, the team's top scorer this season with seven goals in eight appearances, has been influential, scoring and providing assists.
The manager is preparing for more possible absences after several players missed the previous gathering. He has indicated he will rely on those who report for duty. The coach emphasized his commitment to players who attend and contribute.
One attacking player who was not selected last time could be considered again if needed. Another recently called-up forward provides additional flexibility. England's forthcoming match is against a team high in the competition standings.
This story first appeared at Daily Mirror Football
