Manchester City loanee Kyle Walker’s torrid season has continued as the full-back was hooked at half-time during AC Milan’s win over Hellas Verona.
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Walker subbed off at half-timeReplacement makes contribution to winnerAt Milan on loan from Man CityFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Walker left Manchester City on a six-month loan deal to AC Milan during the January transfer window having fallen out of favour and form. The 34-year-old also admitted that the shift to Serie A would also aid him in leaving behind his off-the-field controversy involving wife Annie Kilner and mistress Lauryn Goodman.
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Walker has made five appearances for Milan since his move. However, he had his lowest moment for the Serie A side during their clash against Verona on Saturday as head coach Sergio Conceicao subbed him off at half-time for Alex Jimenez.
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Walker's replacement Jimenez played a major role in Santiago Gimenez's 75th-minute winner as he played an exquisite ball over the top to Rafael Leao, who assisted the Mexican striker.
WHAT NEXT FOR WALKER?
Milan will be up against Feyenoord in the second leg of their Champions League play-off in midweek as the Rossonerri look to overturn their 1-0 deficit. Whether Walker will start after being destroyed by winger Igor Paixao in the first leg remains to be seen.