Twenty minutes into England’s Saturday loss to Brazil, the defender walked off while clutching his left leg.
After that, on Sunday, he resigned from his international duties. England’s next match is against Belgium on Tuesday night, which will air live on talkSPORT.
Nonetheless, the injury ‘isn’t regarded to be too serious,’ according to Sky Sports, and Man City is hoping he’ll be ready to participate in Sunday’s title matchup against Arsenal.
Walker complained of a hamstring problem and was replaced early in the Wembley encounter against the five-time world champions by Ezri Konsa.
The former full-back for Sheffield United and Tottenham has played in 26 of City’s 28 Premier League games this season, totaling 38 appearances.
Arsenal had their own problems before the match at Etihad Stadium, as Bukayo Saka withdrew from the England matches before last weekend’s encounter.
With City one point behind in third place, the Gunners enter the match at the top of the Premier League.
Goal differential keeps Liverpool in second place and keeps them from topping the Premier League standings.
The Reds’ next game is an entertainment match against Brighton on Sunday, following Man City and Arsenal’s match.
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