KYLE WALKER NEWS

Man City's defensive issues improve as Walker, Stones train

Manchester City’s defensive problems appear to have improved ahead of the final round of the English Premier League on Sunday when the team requires a victory over Aston Villa to e...

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pictured in training Walker (ankle) was pictured in training ahead of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact It looks like Walker will fight through his ankle injury to have a shot to start Sunday in a must-win match for Man City. He played through the issue for 72 minutes in the second leg against Real Madrid and may give it a go with one match left in the season, possibly taking the spot of Oleksandr Zinchenko in the starting XI.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Southampton 2-1, title race goes to the wire

Liverpool took the Premier League title race with Manchester City to the final round of the season after coming from behind again to beat Southampton 2-1

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De Bruyne impersonates Haaland with 4-goal burst, 'Zen' pose

Kevin De Bruyne did a pretty good impersonation of future Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland with a four-goal burst and a “Zen” celebration in a 5-1 win over Wolverhampton in...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De Bruyne nets 4, City beats Wolves 5-1 to take 3-point lead

Kevin De Bruyne has produced a string of devastating finishes in scoring four of Manchester City’s goals in a 5-1 win at Wolverhampton to restore its three-point lead over Liverpoo...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out final three matches Walker will miss the final three matches of the season due to his nagging ankle injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Walker probably wasn't 100 percent when he played in the second leg against Real Madrid and unfortunately he likely made it worse. He'll miss the majority of the final two months of the season with Oleksandr Zinchenko set to feature at full-back the rest of the way. Walker ends a somewhat injury-hampered season with two assists, 35 crosses and 10 clean sheets in 20 league starts, as well as seven starts in Champions League.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man City defenders Stones, Dias, and Walker out for season Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that defensive trio John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Kyle Walker will all miss the remainder...

MAY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

City without defenders Dias, Walker, Stones for last 3 games

Manchester City will have to cope without injured defenders Rúben Dias, Kyle Walker and John Stones for the final three matches of the Premier League title run-in

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In doubt again Walker is questionable to play against Newcastle United on Sunday after a recurrence of his ankle injury.

Impact Walker was forced off in the 72nd minute versus Real Madrid on Wednesday, his first game back following a four-game stint on the sidelines. Even if the defender didn't reinjure his ankle, he could be dealing with some fatigue due to his extended layoff. With the City's busy schedule to close out the year, Walker may be held out of the starting XI from time to time.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in second leg Walker (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Walker may only have one day of training following an almost three-week absence, but he's in the starting XI Wednesday. He'll likely be asked to contain Ferland Mendy and Vinicius Junior on the right flank, limiting his fantasy upside, which is more than often the case.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City leads Madrid 4-3 in Champions League semis

Manchester City will look to fend off another Real Madrid comeback to return to the Champions League final and keep alive its hopes of winning the European competition for the firs...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training, late test for Wednesday Walker (ankle) returned to training this week but will be a late test for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Tomorrow [Wednesday] we will d...

Impact Walker received his first minutes of training in three weeks this week, so it's hard to see him starting Wednesday. Man City are short on defenders, but with Oleksandr Zinchenko and Joao Cancelo both healthy, there's no reason to rush Walker back from an ankle injury.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out another match Walker (ankle) is not ready for Saturday's match against Leeds, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This would've been easier if Guardiola would've originally said that Walker would miss at least a couple weeks, but instead it's a game-by-game decision. Walker hasn't trained in two weeks and now looks like a doubt for the second leg against Real Madrid unless something changes over the next few days. Nathan Ake, John Stones and Oleksandr Zinchenko will continue to fight for the job on the opposite side of Joao Cancelo.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City-Real Madrid 1st leg in Champions League semis

The Champions League semifinals begin with Manchester City hosting Real Madrid in the first leg

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains doubt to feature Walker (ankle) remains a doubt for Tuesday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Both are doubts. We will know on Tuesday morning, basically."

Impact It's not a great sign for Walker, who hasn't trained since injuring his ankle April 13 against Atletico Madrid. Guardiola rarely pushes players through injury and while Walker doesn't need full training to play, his ankle clearly still isn't 100 percent. It looks like Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nathan Ake could be the starting full-backs for the first leg.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

England vs. Spain: Champions League reaches semifinals

The Champions League has reached the semifinals stage and it pits two English teams against two Spanish teams

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable against Watford Walker (ankle) should be considered questionable for Saturday's clash with Watford after manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "He's getting better. We will see tomorrow."

Impact Walker was originally expected to miss out versus Watford but it seems the right-back may be ahead of schedule. He's not exactly a lock for the starting XI and even if he does play, will be hard-pressed to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his lack of offensive contributions.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out next two matches Walker (ankle) is expected to miss the team's next two matches, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Walker, who was originally injured in the April 13 contest in Madrid. His injury combined with a few others on the back line could lead to a bit of a different looking group for the first leg against Real Madrid, likely involving Oleksandr Zinchenko.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sprint coach, a pre pre-season and belief from Van Bronckhorst - how Bassey became Rangers' cheat code Calvin Bassey has been one of the stars of Rangers' season - he has a similar impact on their style to Kyle Walker at Manchester City

APRIL 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Title-chasing Man City, Real Madrid, PSG in action

The defense of the Premier League title is still in Manchester City’s hands as the champions host Brighton, vying with Liverpool for the trophy

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not training Walker will miss Wednesday's match against Brighton and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Kyle we don't know yet (how long he will be out). It...

Impact It's a classic update from Guardiola and it wouldn't be surprising if Walker missed multiple weeks with this ankle injury. If that happens, Guardiola will likely change up his back line every match with Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko most likely to move into the starting XI at full-back if needed, depending on the opponent.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne and Walker miss Man City training ahead of FA Cup semi-final Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker missed training ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool on Saturday.City manager P...

APRIL 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man City and Liverpool meet again, this time FA Cup semis

Liverpool is dreaming of a quadruple and Manchester City is targeting a treble

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for FA Cup clash Walker (ankle) will be a question mark ahead of Saturday's FA Cup meeting with Liverpool. Manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "They (Walker and De Bruyne) didn't train today. We...

Impact With a busy April schedule that includes the first leg of the UCL semi-finals against Real Madrid on April 26, Walker might be held out versus Liverpool if only to get him prepared for the upcoming contests. Regardless, it doesn't sound as though the defender suffered a serious injury, so he should be in contention against Brighton on Wednesday even if he misses the FA Cup tilt.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiery end to Atlético-City with tunnel fracas, brawl

Atlético Madrid’s rough approach didn’t end at the final whistle against Manchester City

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS