Manchester City fans are venting their anger at Kyle Walker, demanding the club terminate his contract following their 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League.
DETAILS:
Kyle Walker captained Manchester City during their Champions League defeat to Juventus, but his performance has left fans frustrated. The 34-year-old right-back played the full 90 minutes as City continued their poor form, recording their seventh defeat in ten matches across all competitions.
Walker, who has featured in 10 of City’s 14 games this season, is being singled out for his failure to sprint back during key defensive moments, including Weston McKennie’s bicycle-kick goal that sealed Juventus’s victory. With City now sitting in 22nd place in the Champions League league phase and facing PSG next, fans are demanding drastic action.
Despite Walker’s contract running until 2026, many supporters have taken to social media to call for his immediate release, blaming his performances for the team’s struggles.
QUOTES:
Here’s what fans had to say on X (formerly Twitter):
“Please terminate Kyle Walker’s contract immediately. Juventus are on a dangerous attack and instead of sprinting back to cover, he just jogs back.” – @card_kt
“Terminate Kyle Walker’s contract with immediate effect.” – @_Mavuba
“Release Kyle Walker.” – @DerickMolatelo
“Release Kyle Walker tomorrow please.” – @kieroncc97
“Kyle Walker is washed. He needs to go. #mancity” – @sharpadanarazor
“Kyle Walker, based on the past 15 months, must go in January. It cannot be delayed. I say this not to have a go but he’s ruining his legacy here. I’ve never seen such a rapid decline in a player. Hate to say it.” – @MCFCTone
“Release Ederson and his friend Walker to Saudi teams mxm.” – @Lungelosydwell
“Walker terminate the contract.” – @yrrip11
CITATIONS:
Fan reactions from X, December 2024.
Juventus vs. Man City match report, December 11, 2024.
KEEP IN MIND:
Manchester City faces a crucial Manchester derby against Manchester United on December 15. With fan discontent mounting, Pep Guardiola’s handling of the situation could have lasting effects on the team’s morale and performance moving forward.