Marc Guehi's Injury Forces Him Out of England Squad, Back to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been forced to withdraw from the England national team due to an injury. The 25-year-old suffered a foot injury during a Conference League match against AZ Alkmaar last week, which has prevented him from participating in the recent international fixtures.
Guehi was notably absent from the squad for England's 2-0 victory over Serbia, and he will now miss the final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Albania. This injury also caused him to miss Palace's recent draw with Brighton, where he suffered a severe bone bruise that left him immobile.
Despite his recent struggles with injuries, Guehi had joined the England squad at the start of the week. However, his return to Crystal Palace will allow him to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring he is fit for future matches.
Manager Thomas Tuchel will now have to prepare for the upcoming trip to Tirana with a reduced squad of 24 players. England currently leads Group K and has already secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, having won all seven matches so far.
This setback for Guehi highlights the challenges of balancing club and international commitments, especially for players with recurring injuries. It remains to be seen how this will impact his future involvement with the England squad and his overall career trajectory.
