Walker missed City’s 5-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night with a stomach injury, and afterwards Guardiola said he was unable to give a time frame on how long he will be out, with just six weeks until the start. of the World Cup. Cup.
The 32-year-old is a key part of Gareth Southgate’s defence, returning to a more central position in a back three and playing a key role towards England’s deep runs at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.
“It’s something abdominal and he will be out of action for a while,” Guardiola said. “I don’t know (how long). I can’t say anything else.
“Kyle will be out for a while. We need to talk to the doctors. Hopefully he can be (back for the World Cup) like Kalvin (Phillips).
“I know how important the World Cup is for the players, but honestly I don’t know at the moment.”