Wayne Rooney’s comments about Kyle Walker’s loan move from Manchester City to AC Milan highlight an interesting point of view. Given Walker’s long-standing importance at City and his role as captain, Rooney finds it odd that the club allowed him to leave, especially at a time when they are facing some struggles this season.
Rooney’s reflection on the importance of experienced players like Walker is valid, especially considering that Manchester City is dealing with a tight squad and might miss his leadership and defensive contributions. His comment also highlights the importance of having seasoned players during critical times, like in the latter part of the season when every match counts. It’s a good comparison to Rooney’s own experience with Mourinho, where despite not playing regularly, he was asked to stay and help out in a crucial competition.
It’ll be interesting to see how Manchester City copes without Walker in the short term, especially with options like Akanji not being natural right-backs. What do you think about this decision from City? Would you have kept Walker around?
