Jose Mourinho reckons former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling ought to be handed a shock England recall for the impending World Cup finals in Qatar. Mourinho and Smalling are currently working together with AS Roma after their respective spells at Old Trafford.
Man City defender Kyle Walker issues injury update amid World Cup countdown
14.10.2022 - 22:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has revealed he is progressing well following the injury he sustained in the 6-3 derby victory over Manchester United.
The England international, who started at right-back for Pep Guardiola's side, was forced off in the 41st minute. The 32-year-old was clearly playing in discomfort prior to coming off and is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Walker has made eight appearances for City so far this term but missed the two Champions League matches last month. The former Tottenham Hotspur man is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, which begins next month.
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It remains to be seen if Walker will be fit in time for the start of the tournament, but the defender has insisted that he is hopeful of returning in time for the start.
Speaking on Radio 5 Live on Friday night, Walker said: "I'm feeling better than I expected. Due to the current circumstances, my first thought now is getting back for England, that's the main target that I've got, to get to the World Cup.
"Hopefully, if I make that, we'll see. But after that, I'm fully focused on Manchester City."
He added: "I'm well above what they thought I would be able to do now, 10 days into it, so I'm just ready to get going in the gym and ready to start running."
City face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, with Jurgen Klopp also suffering from injury issues at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold out injured.
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