2 | Kyle Walker - 2021/22 Performances

[FromPollockToSilva]

The amount of times that Walker provides the out-ball for us to break the press is really striking. He works his bollocks off to get into space and either receive the pass or pull someone out of position

Underrated part of his game

 

[steviemc]

Unfortunately he needlessly did something that was pointless against Leipzig. Pep's right for calling him out on this. As much as Kyle is a seasoned professional, he still has these (not often) brain farts where he does things that you'd expect from the younger, social media (look at me) types. He's not a kid, and should know his limitations and responsibilities. He's a great player, and should be a leader by now - akin to Kompany, De Jong etc etc. I hope he doesn't miss the opportunity to be a City legend, simply because he feels it's more important to be 'one of the lads'.

 

[Mike N]

Unfortunately he needlessly did something that was pointless against Leipzig. Pep's right for calling him out on this. As much as Kyle is a seasoned professional, he still has these (not often) brain farts where he does things that you'd expect from the younger, social media (look at me) types. He's not a kid, and should know his limitations and responsibilities. He's a great player, and should be a leader by now - akin to Kompany, De Jong etc etc. I hope he doesn't miss the opportunity to be a City legend, simply because he feels it's more important to be 'one of the lads'.

Agree with this.

His anger has depleted the team and could be vital in the next game. He’s not a kid and should be leading by example. I was furious when he did it and assumed a three match ban. I’m not surprised that Pep is still upset with him.

Everything we have is built on the team ethic. I’m pretty sure that the rest of the players feel the same way as Pep.

 

[Lauz9888]

Yeah, if he was 10 years younger it'd be frustrating but you'd hope it was a learning point, a moment of recklessness he'd now know not to repeat.

At the stage he's at in his career, it's really disappointing. Didn't seem to be any mitigating context at all, just a moment of madness.

It's infuriating because he's such an integral part of how we play.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I hope Kyle will learn from this. He is a great team player normally and he had a bit of a red cloud moment. He will come good because he is part of the best team in the land in all the world. :-)

 

[Coljj]

Walker not picked for the England squad yet Shaw and Maguire are.

Is it safe to assume that's it for Walker's international career unless rivals are out injured?

 

[mccity]

This is like last time, Walker hasn't been dropped. His place is that assured that he's just being rested so the 1000 other options can have a go.

 

[Lauz9888]

This is like last time, Walker hasn't been dropped. His place is that assured that he's just being rested so the 1000 other options can have a go.

Yeah, to be fair, if Southgate doesn't know what Kyle can do by now, or if Kyle's not able to slot into whatever variation of England squad is eventually chosen, then we've got serious problems.

 

[domalino]

Walker not picked for the England squad yet Shaw and Maguire are.

Is it safe to assume that's it for Walker's international career unless rivals are out injured?

Sometimes I feel like I've stumbled onto a forum for people who don't watch football.

 

[Coljj]

Southgate's cleared it up now. Perhaps he play for England even longer if he keeps playing as one of 3 centre backs.