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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner and Jamie Jackson

Kyle Walker faces World Cup fitness race after groin surgery

Kyle Walker receives medical attention during Manchester City’s win over Manchester United.
Kyle Walker receives medical attention during Manchester City’s win over Manchester United. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Kyle Walker has undergone groin surgery, leaving the Manchester City defender facing World Cup heartbreak. The 32-year-old suffered the injury in Sunday’s 6-3 home win over Manchester United and if it is a blow for his club it stands to be an even bigger one for Gareth Southgate and England.

Southgate will name his 26-man squad for the finals in Qatar on 10 November, although the final Fifa deadline is 14 November, meaning he would have scope for late adjustments if problems were to arise in the Premier League games on 12-13 November – the last weekend before the domestic season pauses. England kick off in Qatar against Iran on 21 November.

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