Kyle Walker's mysterious absence from the Manchester City starting XI in recent weeks has been explained by manager Pep Guardiola, in brutally honest fashion.
Explaining his preference for John Stones on the right side of defence in five of City's last seven matches, Guardiola said «the reason why is tactical.» Ad Expanding on the point, Guardiola continued: «He (Walker) cannot do it.
To play inside you have to make some educated movements.» Premier LeagueMan City star Grealish 'felt sick all morning' and at half-time during Liverpool win01/04/2023 AT 15:16 Guardiola was making reference to his tactical tweak of pushing Stones into midfield, alongside Rodri.
This has been the knock-on effect of the departure of Joao Cancelo and Oleksandr Zinchenko — both comfortable with this inverted role on the left side — and their replacement with Nathan Ake.