Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has opened up about feeling ‘hurt’ by recent criticism from manager Pep Guardiola.
Walker, a regular starter for City ever since his 2017 move from Tottenham. Lost his place in the starting lineup against Bournemouth in February. Leading to Guardiola stating that the 32-year-old was incapable of playing in the team’s three-at-the-back system. the UFABET report
However, injuries and the manager’s tinkering have allowed Walker to earn his place back into the team. and He was branded ‘exceptional’ by his manager. After a 90-minute battle with Vinicius Jr at the Bernabeu as City picked up a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Walker admitted that being left out of the team, as well as hearing the manager’s comments, had left him hurt. But the former Spurs defender.
“He cannot do it. He will always have pace; Kyle at 60 years old will be the fastest player in this room. To play inside you have to have educated movements. He doesn’t have every one of the characteristics,” Guardiola said earlier this season.
“He has played as a full-back coming inside in the past with four at the back. and He has done really well but this shape of three at the back and two in the middle, he cannot do it.”