England have been dealt a triple injury blow before their Nations League matches, with Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Ezri Konsa pulling out of the squad.
Earlier on Monday, the Three Lions were boosted by the confirmation that Harry Kane’s injury against Eintracht Frankfurt was not serious, and he would be able to play a part in the October fixtures.
However, the trio did not arrive with the rest of the squad at St. George’s Park, and Lee Carsley is not expected to call up any replacements.
Mainoo made his international debut earlier this year and has made 10 appearances for England, with one of those caps coming under Carsley against Ireland, but a knee injury that forced him off for Manchester United against Aston Villa will keep him out.
Konsa was also forced off in the second half of that match, having suffered a hamstring injury in the 0-0 draw.
Gibbs-White, who was handed his senior England debut by the manager last month, also sustained his issue on Sunday, in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. At under-21 level, the midfielder made 15 appearances under Carsley, with only six players featuring more under him.
England host Greece at Wembley on Thursday before traveling to Helsinki to face Finland on Sunday.
Kobbie Mainoo, @EzriKonsa and @Morgangibbs27 have withdrawn from the #ThreeLions squad following injuries sustained over the weekend.
Speedy recovery, lads!
— England (@England) October 7, 2024
It’s always tough news for a team to deal with injuries, especially before crucial matches like the Nations League. The absence of Mainoo, Gibbs-White, and Konsa will surely be felt by the England squad, but it also opens up opportunities for other players to step up and make their mark on the team. With Harry Kane’s injury scare turning out to be not as serious as initially feared, there is still hope for the Three Lions to put on a strong performance in their upcoming fixtures. Let’s rally behind the team and hope for a speedy recovery for the injured trio. For more trending news articles like this, visit DeFi Daily News!
