Walker can't play in City's current setup, according to Guardiola
April 8, 2023Tweet
Kyle Walker is set to have limited game time at Manchester City for the rest of the season due to manager Pep Guardiola's decision to push one of the full backs in a central-midfield role alongside Rodri. Walker, who isn't as technically strong on the ball, has mostly been a substitute despite being a key member of City's success in recent years. Guardiola has been playing a three-man defense, pushing one of the full backs in a central-midfield role alongside Rodri, meaning Walker has mostly been a substitute despite being a key member of City's success in recent years. Walker, who is in his sixth season at City, had looked like he would benefit from the departure of Cancelo to Bayern Munich in January, but that hasn't been the case. Guardiola said Walker needed to be himself to earn his place back.
The most important details in this text are that Pep Guardiola has praised Kyle Stones for his ability to play in the three, three at the back on the right, and is now the best defender in the team. Guardiola also noted that Stones has struggled when asked to push forward into midfield, but now he looks at home. He also noted that it is a new position for him and that he has to concentrate all the time when playing as a central defender or in other position. He also appreciates what he has done, as it is a new position for him and he has to concentrate all the time.