Guehi hip injury could give City a boost

Marc Guehi’s withdrawal from England’s squad could prove a boost for both the defender and Manchester City after he was substituted at halftime of the club’s 3‑1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

How the injury unfolded

Enzo Maresca confirmed after the match that Guehi and Josko Gvardiol had asked to leave the field because of injury. The England manager subsequently removed Guehi from the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, citing a hip problem. Manchester City issued an official statement on its website confirming the defender’s withdrawal for the upcoming international break. The club also disclosed that Guehi had requested the halftime substitution during the loss to Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has been called up to replace Guehi in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. BBC reporter Sami Mokbel reported that Guehi is suffering from a hip injury and is due for a scan to assess its severity. City’s coaching staff consider that a period of rest could benefit Guehi, especially as his recent form has dipped markedly. The next steps involve the medical scan and England’s upcoming Nations League matches, while Manchester City hope to have the defender back at full fitness soon.