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Phillips was left out of the squad for Saturday's 3-0 Premier
League win at Wolverhampton Wanderers after suffering a
recurrence of the shoulder problem he sustained in a friendly
against Barcelona last month.
The 26-year-old has struggled with injuries since joining City
from Leeds United in the close season and has seen just 13
minutes of competitive action for his new club.
Guardiola told reporters he did not know how long Phillips would
be out but added that "in a good way" he could be back for the
World Cup in Qatar, where England begin their campaign against
Iran on Nov. 21.
"The doctor said the only solution right now is to do what he
has to do. Now it will be not long but a little bit longer ...,"
Guardiola said.
He cautioned, however, that the midfielder may require an
operation to resolve the issue depending on medical advice.
Phillips will miss England's upcoming Nations League games
against Italy and Germany.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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