Marc Guéhi
MCIEngland
Right
Jul 13, 2000
25
6'0"
176 lb
CB
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Driving Centre Back
Man CityThree shots from the defense
Guehi had three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United.
Analysis: Guehi had a rare stat line Saturday, with the defender recording three shots, although not one was on goal. That said, he would also add five interceptions and three clearances in the defense. He has established himself as an everyday starter, now with eight starts in eight appearances in league play.
Solid in win over Liverpool
Guehi registered one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.
Analysis: Guehi made his third straight start in the Premier League since joining Manchester City, this time against the side he nearly joined in the summer. He played very well on the defensive end, contributing seven clearances, three blocked shots, two interceptions and one tackle. He also put one shot on target, his second in three appearances for City. It's been a very good start for him with his new club, and there's no reason to believe that won't continue given Guehi's breadth of experience in the Premier League.
Will start against Wolves
Guehi will be in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Wolves, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Yes. Considering the absence of central defenders it's really good."
Analysis: Guehi will play his first game with Manchester City during Saturday's clash against Wolves. The center-back will get a larger role from scratch with his new club given the current absences in the backline due to injuries. This is good news for the Citizens since Guehi will be a big boost in the defense following the bad performance against Glimt in the Champions League.
Signs with Manchester City
Guehi has completed his transfer to Manchester City from Crystal Palace, according to his new club.
Analysis: Guehi has been on the brink of his move to Manchester and has joined the Blues after a failed transfer to Liverpool this summer, inking a five-and-a-half year contract. He joins as a top defender in the World at the moment, the lead defender for the English national team, while holding a regular role with Palace since the 2021/22 season. He will immediately start as the club deals with the injuries of Josko Gvardiol (fracture) and Ruben Dias (hamstring), their main central defenders. However, he should still start once they return, with Gvardiol likely to take over on the left while Guehi and Dias start in the middle.
Out for Sunderland match
Guehi is out for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Marc doesn't play tomorrow for us."
Analysis: Guehi is not with the team as they travel to face Sunderland, with the defender out amid numerous transfer rumors, appearing to be nearly confirmed at this point. The club then loses a top defender, something they will likely have to deal with in the future, with Jaydee Convot or Jefferson Lerma as replacements. However, with the return of Chadi Riad (knee) coming, he will likely bid for some starting time if Guehi exits.
Scores again
Guehi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Fulham.
Analysis: Guehi found the back of the net with a crucial goal during Sunday's win. The center-back has been a brilliant offensive threat and the anchor to a solid defensive unit. Guehi has some strong upside on both sides of the ball and should play a big role moving forward in all competitions as long as he stays fit.
Records second league assist
Guehi assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Burnley.
Analysis: Guehi recorded his second league assist, matching his total from last season, with a cross that found Daniel Munoz's head. Across 13 appearances, he has attempted six crosses and created nine chances while attempting eight shots. He has helped the team keep six clean sheets and contributed 24 tackles, recording at least one in every match except two, along with 15 interceptions and 70 clearances, with at least three clearances per match
Option for return
Guehi (foot) is an option for Saturday's match against Wolves, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Fortunately, Marc started training with us on Wednesday, so he did now three sessions. It's good."
Analysis: Guehi was absent ahead of the international break and did not play with England, but after some rest and training this week, the defender is cleared for action. The defender has started in all but one game this campaign, so this is major news. He will then likely immediately return to that starting role, joining Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards in the center of the defense.
Could play against Wolves
Guehi (foot) is on track to return from injury and face Wolves on Saturday, according to James Savundra of Sky Sports.
Analysis: Guehi couldn't play for England during the international break and was absent from Tuesday's team training with Palace due to a foot injury, but that shouldn't be an issue since reports indicate he could return from injury and face Wolves on Saturday. He has been an undisputed starter for Crystal Palace in the back-three and will reclaim that role if he is deemed fit enough for the match.
Absent from training
Guehi (foot) was absent from training Tuesday, according to James Savundra of Sky Sports.
Analysis: Guehi is back with Palace after he was unable to play with England due to a foot injury, but appears to be taking a cautious route to his return, as he was not involved in training Tuesday. This will raise some questions around his availability for Saturday, unlikely to play if he is unable to train. There is still time for the defender, although the question will be what role he will even be able to play if he gives it a go against Wolves on Saturday.
Back with Palace
Guehi (foot) has withdrawn from national team duty and is back with Crystal Palace, according to Melissa Edwards of the BBC.
Analysis: Guehi had initially reported with England for their final World Cup qualifiers but will not play with the team; instead sent back to Palace to focus on his health. The hope for the defender is that he will be able to get back into training this week, with that hopefully implying a return when facing Wolves on Nov. 22. He has only missed one start all season, with Jaydee Convot as his likely replacement if he were to miss out again.
Reports with England
Guehi (foot) has reported to national team duty with England and is set to be assessed in the coming days, according to Ian Dennis of the BBC.
Analysis: Guehi was missing from the team sheet Sunday but looks to be on the mend from his injuries already, joining his national team despite his expected withdrawal. He will instead be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of his issues. There is then a chance he could find some time with England during the break, as not much was said about his injury, possibly fit to play when Palace resumes play.
Likely out for international break
Guehi (undisclosed) is likely to miss England's World Cup qualifiers during the international break, according to manager Olivier Glasner, per Ed Aarons of the Guardian. "He can't even walk at the moment, so the last two days he was on crutches. That's why he can't play. I don't know how this develops over the next couple of days. At the moment, it looks like he can't play for England as well."
Analysis: Guehi looks to be heading to the sidelines for the international break and is set to remain with his club for recovery after an injury. This is a rough development for the defender, who apparently can't walk without crutches at the moment, hoping his two weeks off are enough to recover. He is a crucial piece of their defense and could cause some issues if he misses further time, with Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards and Jaydee Canvot making up the defensive trio Sunday.
Absent Sunday
Guehi is out of the team for Sunday's match against Brighton due to undisclosed reasons.
Analysis: Guehi is surprisingly missing from the squad Sunday, as the defender is absent despite no prior notice of an injury for the defender. There are some claims that he is dealing with the drawbacks of a knock from their Thursday night Conference League match, although that is to be confirmed. He will hope a return can follow over the break, as he is their lead defender, with Jaydee Canvot replacing him in the starting XI Sunday.
Strong defensively in clean sheet
Guehi registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.
Analysis: Guehi remained a reliable presence in defense, helping his side secure a fourth league clean sheet with another strong performance that included five tackles, two interceptions, four clearances, and one block. He now has 22 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 53 clearances across 10 league appearances.
Assists winner
Guehi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Guehi was close to joining Liverpool at the end of the transfer window, but in the end the move didn't materialize. The defender has been a major problem for the Reds since that moment, and he added to that with an assist for Saturday's winner. Guehi has been a brilliant defender this season and has captained Palace to the last unbeaten record in the Premier League.
Plays 90 against Serbia
Guehi (groin) started and played the full 90 in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
Analysis: Guehi was cleared for the Serbia game and did one better Tuesday, playing the full 90 while even bagging an assist. This should clear up the defender of his injury problems as Palace return from the international break, with the defender likely to immediately find the starting XI after his failed transfer to Liverpool.
Option to face Serbia
Guehi (groin) is an option for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia, according to James Olley of ESPN.
Analysis: Guehi was dealing with some groin issues after England's first match of the break, but is now ready for play again, with the defender training Monday before he was deemed fit to face Serbia. That said, the defender is a likely starter for the national team, which would secure his status at fit for Saturday's match against Sunderland when Crystal Palace returns to play.
Spotted training Monday
Guehi (groin) was spotted training with the England squad on Monday, according to Dom Smith from The Standard.
Analysis: Guehi has been dealing with a groin issue since the first half of Saturday's win over Andorra, but the problem appears to be minor as he was spotted training with the England squad on Monday morning at St George's Park. The center-back remains a doubt for Tuesday's clash against Serbia, though his involvement in team training is a positive sign for his potential participation in the game.
Suffers groin issue
Guehi has suffered a groin issue in the first half of Saturday's 2-0 win over Andorra and was forced off in the 76th minute for that reason, coach Thomas Tuchel said in a press conference, according to Dom Smith from The Standard. "He said at half-time [that] he felt his groin."
Analysis: Guehi felt his hamstring during the first half of Saturday's victory against Andorra and continued playing until the 76th minute before being forced off. The center-back is doubtful for Tuesday's clash against Serbia and the medical staff will likely avoid taking any risks to aggravate the issue before Guehi returns to Palace. That said, if he has to miss some time to recover, Nathaniel Clyne or newcomer Jaydee Canvot could see increased playing time in the back three.
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