Walker’s Determination Intact Despite Injury Setback Ahead of Man City-Arsenal Duel
Manchester City’s stalwart defender, Kyle Walker, has broken his silence regarding the injury he sustained while on duty with England, just before a crucial Premier League face-off against Arsenal. Donning the captain’s armband, Walker’s night was cut short due to an injury during the friendly against Brazil at Wembley, where England succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat.
The incident occurred a mere 20 minutes into the game, prompting Walker’s early exit and substitution by Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa. The nature of Walker’s injury, suspected to be hamstring-related, remains under evaluation, with England’s manager Gareth Southgate acknowledging the need for further medical assessment in the days to follow.
This development unfolds as Manchester City gears up for a pivotal encounter with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium next Sunday. In a display of resilience, Walker took to social media to voice his frustration over the untimely withdrawal and to convey a message of hope and determination, assuring fans of his intent to return to action ‘as soon as possible’ for the upcoming clash.
“Frustrating to come off injured in last night’s game especially when captaining the side,” wrote Walker on Instagram.
“A truly great honour. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious and I’m back ASAP.”
Mikel Arteta is certainly hoping his Arsenal players will return uninjured after the international break. During the England vs. Brazil match, Declan Rice completed the full 90 minutes for the Gunners, whereas Bukayo Saka had been pulled from the squad earlier in the week due to a fitness concern.