Although Kyle Walker played for Manchester City in Sunday’s loss to Arsenal, he did not show up for England’s Tuesday morning training.

The 33-year-old is one of Pep Guardiola’s most valuable players, so news of his absence from training will undoubtedly worry Manchester City supporters.

Though there was some initial fear, it seems like Walker was just being cautious.

According to Sky Sports, the Manchester City No. 2 is continuing his personal recuperation from Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal by adhering to an individual workout regimen.

Walker plays much older than his 33 years of age.

But time waits for no one, and in order to play at the best level for their club and country, football players in their thirties need to take even more care of their bodies.

If everything goes as planned on Tuesday, Walker should be able to participate in full training with the Three Lions starting tomorrow.

On Friday, Manchester City will be hoping Kyle Walker gets some rest.

There is a friendly against Australia this Friday before England plays Italy in EURO 2024 qualifying match on Tuesday.

Guardiola will undoubtedly be hoping that Gareth Southgate doesn’t utilize Walker against the Australians because there is nothing riding on the outcome of the match.

This season, the £53 million player has started every one of Manchester City’s eight Premier League games as well as their two UEFA Champions League matches.

Furthermore, under Guardiola, the Sheffield-born defender fills a variety of unusual duties, such as the inverted full-back position, which frequently requires him to cover a lot of ground.

Walker might therefore use a little rest, and maybe Southgate will see that and keep him out of the friendly against Australia.

Walker will undoubtedly infuriate Guardiola if he plays and gets hurt.