Manchester City defender Marc Guehi is set to undergo a medical scan on Sunday regarding a hip issue to discover if he can join up with the England squad this week. The 26-year-old center-back was taken off at the interval during his club’s defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday after asking to be substituted due to the discomfort.
Injury Concerns and International Doubt
Following the match, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca explained that the player asked to leave the pitch because of the physical problem. While the manager did not elaborate on the exact nature of the ailment, it is understood that the defender has been dealing with this hip complaint over the course of recent weeks.
His early departure has created uncertainty surrounding his participation in England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. Following Sunday’s examinations, national team medical staff are also expected to evaluate the player personally prior to a definitive verdict on his fitness.
Upcoming Fixtures and Squad Importance
England head coach Thomas Tuchel will cross his fingers that the center-back receives the green light to play, given his status as an undisputed starter since Tuchel took charge in January 2025. The former Crystal Palace captain featured in all but one of England’s matches during the World Cup and played every minute of the team’s four Nations League encounters across September and October.
The national team is scheduled to host Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before heading to Madrid to play reigning World Cup champions Spain on Saturday, November 15.
