Why teen sensation Kobi Mainoo will miss Three Lions' Nations League matches

Why teen sensation Kobi Mainoo will miss Three Lions' Nations League matches

Evans Ousuru 08:30 - 08.10.2024

The teenager is one of the three players set to play no part against Gree and Finland.

Kobi Mainoo will play no part in England's Nations League matches against Greece and Finland after an injury setback.

The midfielder has had a nagging harmstring, ruling him out of the Manchester United clash with FC Porto in the Europa League last Thursday.

Despite playing 85 minutes against Aston Villa, the fast-rising star was replaced in the closing stages, as fresh concerns were raised over his harmstring again.

He is one of the three players to withdraw from the Three Lions players to withdraw from Lee Carsley's Squad. Mainoo has formed a telepathic understanding with midfield partner Declan Rice since breaking into the England starting line-up prior to the 2024 Euros held in Germany, July.

Morgan Gibbs White suffered a knee injury against Chelsea in Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw with the Blues and is set to be sidelined for an extended period.

Ezri Konsa, one of the revelations for Unai Emery’s Aston Vlla, suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's goalless draw with Manchester United and won't be part of the 22 players for the upcoming assignment, while it is reported that Carsley won't name replacements amidst the withdrawals.

Meanwhile, captain Harry Kane has been passed fit by England's medical staff after going off in Bayern Munich's draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday as the initial squad have reported to St George's Park.

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