Pep Guardiola will have to make the most of all his managerial brilliance as Manchester City prepare to take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.
03.04.2024 - 05:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kyle Walker will have to defy Manchester City medics to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
City's captain pulled up with injury during England's friendly with Brazil last month and has already been ruled out of the Premier League games with Arsenal and Aston Villa. Walker was essential to stopping Vinicius Jr during City's semi-final win over Real last year and losing him for their upcoming quarter-final with the Spanish giants would be a severe blow.
Scans have shown it will be extremely unlikely that Walker will be able to feature, with the first leg at the Bernabeu next Tuesday. However, the player has more confidence that he will be able to shake off his issue which leaves Pep Guardiola and his staff with a dilemma over whether to risk the defender.
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"The doctors says no but Kyle is Kyle, he has a special genetic," said Guardiola. "The doctor said to me it was quite serious, but I said Kyle is Kyle."
Vinicius was on the pitch when Walker was forced off for England and spoke of his disappointment that their duel was cut short early. "It’s all very sad," he said.
"Every time a player leaves the pitch injured it’s very sad, not only for the player but for all of us who are there on the pitch. We want to play against the best, Walker, I always say, he’s the best defender I’ve ever faced and it’s always a very good duel.
"He respects me a lot and I respect him a lot. Each one defends their side with the greatest will in the world."
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