Man City Source Gives Worrying Update on Kyle Walker’s recent Behavior Behind the Scenes
Kyle Walker has been playing through injury for weeks while struggling on and off the pitch, leaving Manchester City concerned about his form and behavior.
Manchester City are going through a rough patch, winning just one of their last 11 matches in all competitions. The latest disappointment came on Sunday when they lost 2-1 to rivals Manchester United in the Manchester derby, despite leading for most of the game.
Among the players facing criticism during this tough period is City captain Kyle Walker. The experienced right-back has struggled for form this season, and many are pointing fingers at his poor performances.
In the game against United, Walker was criticized for an incident in the first half when he went down too easily after a clash with United’s Rasmus Hojlund. Pundits, including Roy Keane, were quick to criticize him for that moment.
The 34-year-old has been far from his best this season and has given away costly goals with his uncharacteristic defensive mistakes. Former Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri didn’t hold back, saying, “Kyle Walker has [had] the worst defensive season of his career. There are things that happened off the pitch that affect his performance on the pitch.”
Walker’s struggles aren’t just on the field. Reports have revealed that his personal life has also been affected. His wife, Annie Kilner, filed for divorce in October, demanding half of Walker’s £27 million fortune. The split appears to have taken a toll on him, and it’s starting to show in his performances.
A new report from the Daily Mail has provided even more concerning details. According to a Manchester City source, Walker has been dealing with an injury for over a month but has continued playing because of City’s defensive injury crisis. Despite this, manager Pep Guardiola has not spoken publicly about the issue.
Additionally, Walker, who is usually a big presence around the club, has reportedly become quiet and reserved at Manchester City’s training ground.
Walker’s struggles have also been evident in training. Reports claim he performed poorly in a recent 9-vs-9 training game against City’s young academy players. This took place the day after City’s disappointing 3-3 draw with Feyenoord.
Manchester City will need Walker to rediscover his form quickly as they face a tricky away game against Aston Villa on Saturday. Villa have been strong this season, and a win would see them leapfrog City in the Premier League table.
Walker’s current form and fitness will be a major concern for Guardiola, who is already dealing with defensive injuries. As captain, Walker needs to rally his teammates and get back to his best to help City overcome this challenging period.
With problems both on and off the pitch, Kyle Walker is going through one of the toughest seasons of his career.
