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Guehi withdraws from England squad after injury in City's defeat at Forest

Marc Guehi has been ruled out of England's international camp after picking up an injury that forced him off at half-time of Chelsea's 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Newcastle defender Dan Burn has been called up as his replacement.

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Guehi withdraws from England squad after injury in City's defeat at Forest
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Marc Guehi has withdrawn from the England squad on the opening day of the international break after failing to recover from an injury sustained during Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.

The centre-back was substituted at half-time at the City Ground, with City manager Enzo Maresca confirming post-match that Guehi had asked to come off due to the problem. Maresca did not disclose the specific nature of the injury, but subsequent scans have determined that Guehi is not fit enough to take part in England’s upcoming camp. He will remain with his club rather than travel with the national squad.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has been named as Guehi’s replacement in the England group.

The withdrawal is a blow for both club and country. Guehi has been one of the more consistent performers in City’s backline this season, and his absence adds to the defensive concerns surrounding Enzo Maresca’s side following the loss at Forest.

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