England dealt major blow with star defender in race against time to be fit for Euro 2024 as he undergoes surgery

MARC GUEHI is set to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

The Crystal Palace star has not played since hyper-extending his knee against Brighton earlier this month.

GettyMarc Guehi suffered an injury against Brighton earlier this month[/caption]

Guehi’s injury has caused him to miss the Eagles’ last three games, including the 3-0 win over Burnley in Oliver Glasner’s first game in charge.

According to the Mail, the England ace has suffered “complications” since initially sustaining his injury.

They add that after seeing a specialist in London, Guehi has undergone an operation.

Palace hope that their key man will return before the end of the season.

But he is certain to miss England‘s clashes with Brazil and Belgium next month.

Guehi has so far earned nine senior international caps.

He started the Three Lions’ last two qualifiers, and has featured in six of England’s last eight games.

The 23-year-old is pushing for a place in Southgate’s Euro 2024 side, and is set to be competing with the likes of Harry Maguire.

Centre-backs Fikayo Tomori and Ezri Konsa joined Guehi and Maguire in England’s last camp.

While John Stones, Eric Dier, Levi Colwill and Lewis Dunk have also featured in recent squads.

Guehi has played 22 times for Palace in the Premier League this season, captaining them in seven of those games.

He is contracted to the Eagles until 2026, but has attracted plenty of interest.

Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be tracking the Three Lions hopeful.

While Tottenham and Newcastle were showing an interest ahead of the recent January window.

GettyGuehi, 23, has earned nine England caps[/caption]