MARC GUEHI has emerged as a fitness concern for England’s quarter-final clash with Norway.
The Manchester City defender has been an ever-present in Thomas Tuchel‘s starting line-ups so far this tournament.
Marc Guehi is a doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway Credit: Getty
Thomas Tuchel faces a dilemma at the back should Guehi not return in time for the match Credit: AP
But now he could be set to miss the monster clash in Miami on Saturday with a hamstring injury, per the BBC.
The 25-year-old had acknowledged some pain in his thigh after England‘s triumph at the Azteca at the weekend.
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The early hopes were that the discomfort stemmed from fatigue, especially given the Three Lions’ chaotic last stand in the latter stages of the game.
But it has since emerged that he has a hamstring strain.
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He may not be able to join his team-mates on Friday for training, putting his starting spot in jeopardy.
Declan Rice is also reported to be battling a sickness bug that has seen him miss two straight days of training.
It seems that Tuchel cannot catch a break, even after the positive news that Reece James had returned to full training and was back in the picture for the showdown against Norway.
He may now have to face the choice of who to bring in to replace the stricken star, should the injury prove too grave for him to play.
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The most natural replacement options would be one of John Stones or Dan Burn Credit: Getty
John Stones and Dan Burn both impressed off the bench against Mexico, defending heroically to defend the side’s one-goal lead after Jarell Quansah‘s red card left them a man down.
But whoever plays will have a trial by fire as they try to shut down an imperious Erling Haaland.
The City star got the better of the very best in his last outing, scoring twice in his battle against fierce rival Gabriel to send his nation into the last eight.
Some fans have already called for Burn to start in the fixture due to his impressive record against the Norwegian, but the reality of that decision coming to pass has increased significantly with the news.
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