1 year, 11 months ago

Kyle Walker can’t play in Manchester City’s new system, says Pep Guardiola

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pep Guardiola has suggested Kyle Walker faces a challenge to win back his place in the Manchester City side as he cannot play in the current system. Over the last few weeks, Guardiola has preferred John Stones at right-back, pushing forward in an inverted role, and the England defender excelled in last week’s 4-1 win over Liverpool as he spent much of the second half alongside and often ahead of Rodri helping to pull the strings. “He has played as a full-back coming inside in the past with four in the back with Joao or Aleks in that position and Kyle has done it really well, but with this shape of three in the back and two in the middle he cannot do it… “He can play coming inside and he has done it many times but like in the position Liverpool with Rodri and John, he will maybe need time to do it and we don’t have time.” Walker has suffered following the surprise exit for Cancelo to Bayern Munich in January. “That’s why I appreciate a lot what he has done.” But if there is hope for Walker, it is that Guardiola rarely stays fixed on one idea for too long, and players who find themselves out of the side for a period might become first choice soon after.

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Revealed: The reason why Pep Guardiola was left 'disappointed' by Kyle Walker prior to his Man City exit - before his captain sealed January loan move to AC Milan

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: The reason why Pep Guardiola was left 'disappointed' by Kyle Walker prior to his Man City exit - before his captain sealed January loan move to AC Milan

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It's been revealed that Pep Guardiola was left 'disappointed' with Kyle Walker after he went to Man City chiefs to push for an exit from the club. Now, reports claim that Guardiola was left 'disappointed' by the full-back after he went to City chief Txiki Begiristain to push through the Milan move. In total, Walker only started nine of City's …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: 'Why Kyle Walker decided to leave Man City' mid-season with captain sealing January loan move to AC Milan

Daily Mail

We need Arsenal’s personality! This needle is what the Premier League is all about Kyle Walker endured a difficult end to the calendar year in a Manchester City shirt before sealing a move to AC Milan on loan until the end of the season, but reports now appear to reveal why he decided to leave the Etihad. Prior to his …

2 months ago

Kyle Walker opens up on exit talks with Pep Guardiola after leaving Man City to join Milan on loan - and reveals it was NOT a 'comfortable conversation'

Daily Mail

The England right-back admitted the move was the 'opportunity he wanted' Kyle Walker joined AC Milan on loan after admitting he wanted to leave Man City Kyle Walker has opened up on the moment he told Pep Guardiola about his wish to leave Manchester City, admitting it 'wasn't a very comfortable conversation'. The England right-back, who has played an integral …

2 months ago

Kyle Walker joins AC Milan on loan from Manchester City

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Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season, the two clubs announced on Friday. Milan said in a statement that it also has the option to buy the England right-back, with Sky Italy saying Walker would cost around 4.2 million pounds. The 34-year-old made 319 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s City side …

2 months ago

Kyle Walker’s fall is the symbol of Manchester City decline

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2 months ago

Kyle Walker grateful for Manchester City 'dream' after sealing AC Milan loan move

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola provides update on Kyle Walker’s availability after request to leave Manchester City

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Man City star insists Kyle Walker's exit would be 'MASSIVE' blow - after the club captain told Pep Guardiola his wish to 'explore opportunities abroad' in bombshell transfer request

Daily Mail

A Manchester City star has insisted that Kyle Walker would be 'massively' missed if he leaves the club in the January transfer window. City's skipper was a notable omission from the squad that thrashed Salford City 8-0 in Saturday's FA Cup third round tie, with Pep Guardiola revealing after the game of Walker's intentions to seek pastures new this month. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Walker wants to leave Man City this month, says Pep Guardiola

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Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunday’s briefing: Kyle Walker looking to leave Manchester City

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City, says Guardiola; English defender explores ‘options abroad’

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Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed after its 8-0 thrashing of Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday. Walker was left out of Guardiola’s squad for the third round tie with the Spanish manager saying the right back had asked to “explore options abroad”. “He asked two years ago after …

Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City to end career abroad: Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that veteran full-back and club captain Kyle Walker has requested an immediate transfer. The 34-year-old defender has seen his game time diminish this season, making only nine starts in 15 Premier League matches, as Guardiola increasingly favors emerging talent Rico Lewis for the right-back position. Walker, a critical figure in City’s dominance since …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola confirms that Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Manchester City to 'explore opportunities abroad' - after captain was omitted from FA Cup squad

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Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City to go and play abroad, Pep Guardiola dramatically revealed on Saturday. After the win Guardiola confirmed that on Thursday Walker spoke to him and asked to leave City to ‘explore opportunities abroad’. Man City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed club captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave Walker has won six Premier …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola

New York Times

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City, opening the door to a potential exit during the January transfer window. Asked why Walker was not in the squad for Saturday’s clash, Guardiola took a moment before saying: “It’s not easy for me to say because he should say, but he’s not here, so two days …

3 months, 1 week ago

DANNY MURPHY: Pep Guardiola must dig out his stars... with the axe! It's time for the Man City boss to introduce youthful energy to solve their crisis

Daily Mail

After another miserable showing, Pep Guardiola has to be bold and give his senior players a kick up the backside. It’s time to introduce youthful energy into the Manchester City team, either through the January transfer window or throwing in the fittest, hungriest players already at the club. Pep Guardiola's side fell to a shocking ninth defeat in their last …

3 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Walker is DROPPED by Pep Guardiola for Man City's game against Aston Villa after captain was ridiculed for 'cheating' during derby defeat against Man United - before Spanish boss makes half-time

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Kyle Walker has been dropped by Pep Guardiola for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa, with kick-off at 12.30pm. Kyle Walker has been dropped by Pep Guardiola for Manchester City's trip to Aston Villa It has been a challenging season for the City captain amid mistakes, fitness issues, and a divorce battle with Annie Kilner He went down theatrically after …

3 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Walker is caught in the grip of a crisis

New York Times

Kyle Walker never expected this. Far more alarming than any slight drop-off in Walker’s speed are the lapses in concentration: failing to track James Maddison in that 4-0 home defeat by Tottenham, taking his eye off Cody Gakpo for the opening goal in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, playing Daniel Munoz onside for the first goal and failing to jump …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola considers radical option to solve Manchester City’s defensive crisis

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Guardiola plays down rumours of rift with De Bruyne amid Man City’s winless run

The Hindu

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne’s absence from the starting lineup in recent games was due to fitness issues and not “personal problems” with the Belgian midfielder. No, I don’t want Kevin to play?,” Guardiola said during a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The playmaker, who has been with City since …

4 months ago

Kyle Walker was not to blame for Manchester City’s vulnerable right side, Pep Guardiola was

New York Times

Modern football coverage has never been so focused on individuals, at a time when the game itself has never been so systemic. The reaction to Manchester City’s 4-0 home defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday was a good example — this was, from City’s perspective, surely a collective collapse rather than one based on individual failings. So here, by way …

5 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker injury latest as Pep Guardiola issues Man City update

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pep Guardiola blames Gareth Southgate for lack of communication over player injuries

The Telegraph

Kyle Walker has been sidelined by a knee injury while on England duty, with Pep Guardiola hitting out at a lack of communication with international managers. Walker picked up a problem after playing 90 minutes in the Uefa Nations League against Finland nine days ago and has undergone scans, but will miss City’s clash against Sparta Prague on Wednesday. Guardiola …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Walker reveals emotional Andre Villas-Boas reaction when he was sacked by Tottenham

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7 months, 1 week ago

Man City are forced to accept absent Rodri really is irreplaceable as Pep Guardiola admits No 6 position is a problem with Euros winner out of opener at Stamford Bridge

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He has been an incredibly important player for City who have not found back-up Up in the offices at the City Football Academy, overlooking a squad car park which has a couple of extra vacant spaces this year, Txiki Begiristain compiles a file of three for every position. Manchester City will be forced to adapt to playing without key man …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Kyle Walker to leave Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and head to this European club?

Hindustan Times

Kyle Walker has been a bulwark for Manchester City for a long time now. Manchester City's Kyle Walker in action against Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina. It transpires that Bayern believe that Walker fits into their system and that he would bring much-needed strength in a team that has faltered this year in the Bundesliga despite having former Tottenham Hotspur talisman …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola reveals latest Man City injury blow ahead of Aston Villa test

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola hits back at Roy Keane for calling Erling Haaland a ‘League Two player’

The Telegraph

Pep Guardiola has leapt to the defence of Erling Haaland and told Roy Keane he was wrong to label the record-breaking Manchester City striker “a League Two player.” The City manager has questioned why high-profile former players make their living criticising their current counterparts, given they know how hard the job is. “I am surprised it’s come from former players,” …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola confirms John Stones and Kyle Walker blow ahead of Man City vs Arsenal

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kyle Walker focused on the future after unforgettable year for Manchester City

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1 year, 6 months ago

Kyle Walker REFUSES to reveal if he will be Manchester City's permanent captain despite leading the team so far this season with Kevin de Bruyne missing through injury

Daily Mail

Kyle Walker will continue wearing the Manchester City captain's armband for now - but has refused to reveal who the long-term skipper will be. The England right-back has led City so far this term after previous incumbent Ilkay Gundogan left the club following last season's Treble success. Kyle Walker has refused to reveal whether he will be Manchester City' captain …

1 year, 6 months ago

Kyle Walker to continue as Manchester City skipper ‘until the time is right’

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1 year, 6 months ago

Walker Announces Contract Renewal With Manchester City in Dramatic Fashion

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Kyle Walker announced that he will be staying with Manchester City in dramatic fashion. He is set to sign a new deal for a two year contract extension with the Manchester City side managed by Pep Guardiola. The right-back was part of the iconic Manchester City side that etched their names in English football’s history when they became the second …

1 year, 6 months ago

Kyle Walker extends Man City contract until 2026

The Hindu

Kyle Walker has signed a contract extension at Manchester City until 2026, the club said Thursday. “My future is with Manchester City and that is the best thing for me,” he said. “I am delighted to continue at a club that competes for trophies every year and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.” Walker has …

1 year, 6 months ago

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker was ‘close’ to joining Bayern Munich

The Hindu

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker said he was close to joining Bayern Munich in the last transfer window but has now decided to extend his stay with the treble winner. The 33-year-old England international joined City from fellow Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in 2017 and will reportedly sign a two-year contract extension, with his current deal set to expire …

1 year, 8 months ago

Guardiola says Man City to ‘fight’ for Kyle Walker

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Manchester City will “fight” to stop Kyle Walker going to Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, describing the defender as a key player for the team. But ahead of City’s clash against Bayern in Tokyo on Wednesday, Guardiola insisted the 33-year-old was “an incredibly important player for us”. “He’s our player and we hope he’s going to stay all the …

1 year, 8 months ago

Pep Guardiola Says Manchester City to 'Fight' for Kyle Walker Amid Rumours of Bayern Munich Switch

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Manchester City will “fight” to stop Kyle Walker going to Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, describing the defender as a key player for the team. But ahead of City’s clash against Bayern in Tokyo on Wednesday, Guardiola insisted the 33-year-old was “an incredibly important player for us”. I don’t know how it is going to finish.” Guardiola was bullish …

1 year, 9 months ago

Champions League: Kyle Walker misses training session due to back problem

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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is confident he will be fit for Saturday’s Champions League final despite struggling with a back problem in recent days. The England international did not take part in City’s open training session on Tuesday in preparation for the game against Inter Milan in Istanbul. “I’ve played a lot of minutes over the last number of …

2 years ago

It's a Private Matter: Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola on Kyle Walker Controversy

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Star football player Kyle Walker is facing an investigation by Cheshire police after allegations surfaced that the Manchester City defender had exposed himself at a bar in Wilmslow. Amidst the investigation, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has also reacted to the incident and opined that the footballer is a responsible adult. In his recent presser, Guardiola suggested that allegations involving …

2 years, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola provides injury update on Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne

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2 years, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola unimpressed in condition of Kalvin Phillips on return to Man City

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2 years, 3 months ago

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final

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2 years, 3 months ago

Kyle Walker backs himself to keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in World Cup quarter-final

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2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has ‘no worries’ over World Cup calls for England duo

The Hindu

Pep Guardiola gave his “100 percent support” Friday to England manager Gareth Southgate naming Manchester City duo Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker in his World Cup squad. I am not worried at all.” Guardiola, speaking at a pre-match press conference, was coy over whether Erling Haaland would return to the starting XI for the Premier League champions’ clash against Brentford …

2 years, 4 months ago

England Duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips Likely to Be Fit for FIFA World Cup: Pep Guardiola

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England internationals Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are likely to recover from their injuries before the World Cup begins in Qatar later this month, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday. England, who will also face Wales and the United States in their group, reached the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. I know how important is …

2 years, 5 months ago

Kyle Walker hands England injury scare to highlight unique challenge of mid-season World Cup

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2 years, 5 months ago

England and Man City defender Kyle Walker has surgery on his groin injury

Daily Mail

Kyle Walker is a major doubt for the World Cup after undergoing groin surgery this week. The Manchester City star missed Wednesday night's Champions League win over Copenhagen and after the game Pep Guardiola said: 'He will be a while out 'I don't know. Kyle Walker is a doubt for England's World Cup campaign after he underwent surgery on a …

2 years, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola agrees with Jurgen Klopp over Todd Boehly's All-Star match idea

Daily Mail

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola echoed Jurgen Klopp’s feelings on the mooted Premier League All-Star match proposed by Todd Boehly. Pep Guardiola has come to the backing of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who had led the mockery over Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's idea of a north v south All-Star game Boehly floated the idea though it has not received a …

2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City's Defensive Issues Improve as Kyle Walker, John Stones Train

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Manchester City’s defensive problems appear to have improved ahead of the final round of the English Premier League on Sunday when the team requires a victory over Aston Villa to guarantee title retention. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Right-back Kyle Walker and centre back John Stones were …

2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City without Stones and Walker for tough trip to Leeds

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Premier League leader Manchester City will be without injured defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones for Saturday's trip to Leeds United with the former possibly out for the season, manager Pep Guardiola said. The Spaniard told reporters on Friday that England international Stones could miss next week's Champions League semifinal second leg at Real Madrid after limping off in the …

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