2 | Kyle Walker - 2022/23 Performances

[Rammy Blue]

Well there was no flag and Walker was unaware so it’s still terrible play to hit a wild shot rather than make a five yard pass to the best striker on the planet.

It was definitely offside mate, only thing that calmed me down at the time.

 

[HaalandEffect]

Kyle is slowly starting his decline, move into CB in the future if he want to stay.

 

[MichaelFrontzeck'sBathroom]

Mr brain fart appears to be on the decline it seems, id like to see wilson esbrand and lewis get more minutes. Wouldnt surprise me if its his last season at the club, been a great servant but fuck me does he cost us and im getting a bit sick of it in all truth

 

[Gigant]

We missing RB overlaps ,and crosses , dont know if that is on Pep command , but when he had a chance to cross, he just playes ball in the middle...

 

[mosssideblue]

It was definitely offside mate, only thing that calmed me down at the time.

Offside or not, his decision making and execution was terrible in that instance. That is what annoy Pep most I suspect.

 

[mosssideblue]

We missing RB overlaps ,and crosses , dont know if that is on Pep command , but when he had a chance to cross, he just playes ball in the middle...

Problem is, that is probably one of Walkers greatest weaknesses. He should stick to just defending, and that is on Pep

 

[Gabriel]

It will always be the case that the more technically gifted players we assemble, the weaker certain hitherto stalwarts will appear. It doesn’t necessarily mean that they have become bad players, just that their lack of technique is more exposed and they become the subject of greater scrutiny.

 

[warringtonblue]

Who was offside?

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Haaland is quite clearly level or behind the ball and thus onside.

Walker

 

[SWP's back]

Walker

Yeah I’ve looked again and you’re quite right. Still awful decision making as he didn’t know he was.

 

[Paul1970]

Kyle is slowly starting his decline, move into CB in the future if he want to stay.

Hope it has somthing to do with his positioning but he is rapidly becoming a massive liability this season and it’s getting to the he point that I’d rather have Lewis in the squad .

 

[eastmanc]

Is Kyle a dought for Tuesday or was he taken off as a precaution. He will be a huge miss if he's out.

 

[Keeper!]

Sadly starting to look his age, let's just hope he is carrying an injury and having to play because of lack of cover, if not he will have to be replaced in the coming window, Walker without pace is not good.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

My worry in one of the earlier games is that he's lost half a yard. I'm starting to worry that the pulling him inside thing is to compensate for that, but one things for sure we aren't seeing him doing much, if any overlapping at all so far this season

It's early days so hopefully a matter of getting him up to speed, but considering how reliable he is on his pace, how he's not that great on the ball, and how he's prone to switching off at important moments, once his body starts catching up with him his fall from grace will be quick and it will not be pretty. I just hope it hasn't started already

 

[Mr HJ]

I think the problem at the moment is more that he is mentally tired. I don't think in his career he has ever been asked to dictate so much play - meaning he is being asked to begin a lot of our moves and I think that has proved a bit stressful. His best attributes have always revolved about pace and defending.

I believe that he could do with a rest, which is a bit crazy 6 games in. For me we need better ball playing players in the fullback roles under the newer system so it maybe time to move Cancelo back to the right and give Sergio a few games on the left. Kyle is experienced enough to come back and is still an important part of our squad. He needs to clear his head and perhaps seeing how play develops from the touchline will give him a better perspective of how important it is to move the ball into feet quicker. Other players made some great early runs and he didn't pass, held onto it and then resorted to trying a 50 yard cross field pass which is not ideal. Mental fatigue also played a part in him not being calm and passing to Haaland for a tap in.

Despite a poor performance yesterday we still should have won and created a lot of good chances, so good signs going forward.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Sadly starting to look his age, let's just hope he is carrying an injury and having to play because of lack of cover, if not he will have to be replaced in the coming window, Walker without pace is not good.

He had a hell of a season last year. This year he looks well off it. Perhaps he just needs a break but he is playing non-stop for City and England and something has to give.

 

[blue ranger]

Is Kyle a dought for Tuesday or was he taken off as a precaution. He will be a huge miss if he's out.

I don't think he will be a miss in current form. Move Cancelo to right and play Gomez on the left. It would be good to see overlapping full backs again. Although knowing Pep and his belief in a clear hierarchy I think Ake will start at LB.

 

[eastmanc]

I don't think he will be a miss in current form. Move Cancelo to right and play Gomez on the left. It would be good to see overlapping full backs again. Although knowing Pep and his belief in a clear hierarchy I think Ake will start at LB.

Cancelo has been poor also. Remember last season when he was injured in the run in, we really did miss him.

 

[Blu1]

We have to stop asking him to come inside it doesnt work & puts pressure on him & stones

 

[kaz7]

Pep is really taking the piss with him and is making him look shite but not passing it to thor was braindead , probably thinking about his next call girl appointment

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Pep is really taking the piss with him and is making him look shite but not passing it to thor was braindead , probably thinking about his next call girl appointment

Or his last appointment