Nico O'Reilly returns to Manchester City after injury, to miss rest of Nations League
Nico O’Reilly returns to Manchester City after injury, to miss rest of Nations League
Manchester City defender Nico O’Reilly returned to his club on Thursday after picking up an injury while on international duty with England, ruling him out of the remainder of the national team’s Nations League fixtures.
The left-back played the full 90 minutes of England’s opening match of the international break, a defeat by Spain, but was ruled out of Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Czechia after missing training before the game.
England confirm ‘further assessment’
England confirmed on Thursday that O’Reilly would return to Manchester City for “further assessment”. The Football Association added that no replacement would be called up to Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
England did not provide details about the nature or severity of O’Reilly’s injury. The 22-year-old had previously withdrawn from Manchester City’s starting line-up for their match against Coventry in early September because of a back problem and subsequently missed their game against Porto.
Sixth withdrawal of the international break
O’Reilly is the sixth player to withdraw from Tuchel’s squad during the international break, following Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento.
His withdrawal came a day after Tuchel said he hoped the defender would recover in time to face Croatia on Saturday. “We will push everyone to be available, even Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly hopefully and then we know more,” the England manager said.
O’Reilly will also miss England’s second meeting with Czechia on Tuesday.
Manchester City are scheduled to return to Premier League action against Liverpool at Anfield on October 11 following the international break.
Frequently asked questions
When did Nico O’Reilly return to Manchester City?
England confirmed on Thursday that O’Reilly would return to Manchester City for “further assessment” after an injury sustained on international duty.
Which England games will O’Reilly miss?
He missed Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Czechia and will play no further part in the Nations League fixtures during this international break, including the second meeting with Czechia.
Will England call up a replacement?
No. The Football Association said no replacement would be called up to Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
When does Manchester City play next?
City return to Premier League action against Liverpool at Anfield on October 11 after the international break.
