Manchester City defender Marc Guehi is set to undergo a medical scan this Sunday to evaluate a hip injury that forced his early exit during Saturday’s defeat at Nottingham Forest.
The 26-year-old requested to be substituted at half-time, casting uncertainty on his availability for England’s upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures.
While manager Enzo Maresca did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the injury, it is understood that the defender has been managing the hip issue for several weeks. Following the scan, England’s medical staff are expected to conduct their own assessment of the player before reaching a final decision on his inclusion in the squad.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel is monitoring the situation closely as he prepares for two high-profile encounters. The national team is scheduled to face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, 12 November, followed by an away match against World Cup winners Spain in Madrid on Saturday, 15 November.
The potential absence of the former Crystal Palace captain would be a blow to Tuchel, who has relied on Guehi as a mainstay of his defensive setup since taking charge of the team in January 2025. Guehi has played extensively for England; he started in all four of England’s Nations League fixtures in September and October, as well as all but one of the team's matches during the World Cup.
- The defender was withdrawn at the interval during Manchester City’s loss to Nottingham Forest.
- Guehi will undergo tests on Sunday to determine the severity of the hip complaint.
- England medical staff remain involved in the evaluation process to confirm his fitness for the international break.
