The World Cup kicks off just over a month from now, and England could be heading to Qatar without one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted players in Kyle Walker following the defender’s latest injury update.
As reported by the Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel, the Manchester City superstar has had surgery this week to solve a groin problem which could put Walker in serious doubt for the World Cup in Qatar, with this injury update the last thing England fans wanted to hear ahead of the competition.
Whilst one door closes with Walker, though, another one opens. And for Trent Alexander-Arnold, the prospect of heading to the World Cup in November has suddenly become quite the possibility, with Southgate dropping the Liverpool superstar in the latest international break against Germany.
Indeed, it feels quite ridiculous that we have eve reached this point with Alexander-Arnold, who is regarded by many as still the best right-back in the world and a player who is on course to become a legend at Liverpool and a talent who might redefine the fullback position.
Alas, Southgate has not been able to see these qualities, with the England manager selecting Walker and Reece James, two world-class right-backs in their own right, ahead of Alexander-Arnold, with Kieran Trippier also being selected for the Three Lions when fit.
Walker injury update could guarantee Alexander-Arnold’s England spot for Qatar
The England World Cup squad will no doubt be a divisive announcement for many supporters and pundits. However, one thing that’s for certain is that Alexander-Arnold deserves a spot in the team, and Walker’s injury all-but guarantees the Liverpool star’s inclusion.
Whether or not the UEFA Champions League and Premier League champion will start is one thing, but Walker’s untimely injury could give Southgate no-other choice but to take the Liverpool star to the Middle East this winter, where the defender will no doubt want to prove his international manager wrong.
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