Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says England internationals Kyle Walker and Calvin Phillips could recover from injury ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this month.
Walker underwent hip surgery in early October, while Phillips was absent with a shoulder problem, and the pair are racing to get back in shape before England begin their World Cup campaign against England. Iran in Group B on 21 November.
“It is likely that they will be involved due to the speed at which they are recovering,” Guardiola told reporters. “I don’t know Gareth Southgate’s intentions, he talks regularly with the players and the doctors. They know the condition of the players better than I do. What I hear in the locker room is that they can be ready. “
Guardiola said Phillips participates in training partially with the team, but avoids physical contact with his colleagues in training.
On the possibility of Phillips participating with City before the start of the World Cup, the Spanish coach said: “We will see his growth. I know the importance of the World Cup, but I don’t use a player who I don’t think is not ready.
