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AHighly CredibleSport🇬🇧UK⚠ Coverage gap10/1/2026, 3:00:35 PM
Nico O'Reilly withdraws from England squad due to injury

Nico O'Reilly withdraws from England squad due to injury

Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly has pulled out of the England squad ahead of the team's final two Nations League fixtures. The withdrawal follows an injury assessment, ruling him out of the upcoming international break.

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Nico O'Reilly will not participate in England's final two Nations League matches after withdrawing from the national squad due to an unspecified injury. The midfielder, who has been part of the setup for the current international break, was assessed by medical staff before the decision was made for him to return to his club.

While the specific nature of the injury has not been disclosed, his absence leaves England manager Lee Carsley with one fewer option in midfield for the remaining fixtures. The team is currently preparing for their final group stage games, which are critical for their standing in the Nations League. O'Reilly’s withdrawal continues a trend of squad adjustments for England, who have dealt with several fitness-related absences throughout this international period. No replacement has been officially named at this time to fill the vacancy left by the Manchester City player.

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  • ·The specific nature or severity of the injury remains undisclosed.
  • ·Lack of information regarding whether a replacement player will be called up.

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