Pep Guardiola insists he is not going to axe Kyle Walker as captain – regardless of the Manchester City’s star’s private issues.
Walker has hit the headlines for all of the mistaken causes following revelations about his personal life. The England defender gave an interview by which he admitted dishonest on his spouse and having two youngsters with a mannequin he had a relationship with.
Guardiola insisted he was not ready to debate Walker’s off-field points. But the Spaniard did make it clear the defender would stay as City captain – as a result of the staff had voted for him to be their chief.
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When requested if Walker would maintain the armband, Guardiola mentioned: “Absolutely, because it’s a decision for the team and not mine. I will not talk about personal issues. I support him and his family.”
Guardiola, in the meantime, is poised to unleash Erling Haaland on his rivals as soon as once more, after the Norwegian sensation recovered from a damaged bone in his foot. Haaland, who plundered a document 53 targets in all competitions final season, has been sidelined for 2 months.
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But he’s anticipated to make his comeback when City host Burnley on the Etihad on Wednesday night time. Guardiola added: “Haaland had a stress [fracture] of the bone, so it is a completely different approach. Step by step.
“It’s the primary time he’s again. We have all of the squad and we’re stronger. He is a crucial participant for us.”