Marc Guehi: Crystal Palace defender set to overlook England video games with foot harm

Defender Marc Guehi is anticipated to overlook England’s remaining two World Cup qualifying video games after struggling a foot harm in Crystal Palace’s midweek Conference League win that left him unable to stroll.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirmed the extent of the harm on Sunday earlier than their Premier League match at dwelling to Brighton, saying Guehi would miss the sport with “a heavy bone bruise”.

The incident occurred on the finish of the 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday because the Palace captain conceded a yellow card for a foul.

“Overnight he couldn’t sleep, it was so painful and the next day we assessed him and it was a heavy bone bruise,” Glasner informed Sky Sports.

“He was walking on crutches the last two days and couldn’t even step on his foot.

“Fortunately nothing is damaged, however for the time being he cannot even stroll. It seems to be like he’ll miss England’s video games, however after, possibly in 10-14 days hopefully he can return to coaching and be accessible once more.”

England, who have already qualified for next year’s World Cup, will face Serbia at Wembley on Thursday before playing Albania in Tirana next Sunday.

England’s gamers are as a result of report for responsibility on Monday, and Guehi had been chosen in Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Friday alongside fellow centre-backs John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah.