- Kyle Walker was substituted after just 19 minutes in England’s clash with Brazil
- Man City star appeared to be having hamstring issues before being replaced
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Manchester City have been dealt an injury blow as 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 on Saturday night.
The 33-year-old was immediately called into action against the Selecao as he raced back to deny Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid star found himself through on goal.
Just minutes later Walker went down with what appeared to be a hamstring issues and received medical attention on the pitch.
However, the full-back wasn’t immediately replaced and played on for a few more minutes before being substituted.
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 given 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.
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