Neal Maupay has spoken out over his spat with Manchester City defender Kyle Walker.
Walker and the Frenchman have been engaged in a heated trade when Brentford hosted City earlier this month. A lip reader claimed that Walker threatened to ‘knock out’ the striker after it was alleged by the lip reader that Walker claimed Maupay made feedback about his kids.
Maupay appeared confused by the entire state of affairs as Walker had an intense chat with referee Jared Gillett, and Pep Guardiola – who tried to behave as peace maker throughout the confrontation – had a phrase with the Bees’ striker after he was substituted.
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Speaking to The Times, Maupay addressed his spat with Walker. He revealed: “I didn’t think I should have to defend myself for something I didn’t do. The people who know me, they know I wouldn’t say something like that, but it is a bit unfair because if I don’t talk then people will think I’m guilty.
“I’m not going to say [what I said] however, if you happen to learn my lips correctly and discover out, everybody would chortle. I’m simply having enjoyable and, on the pitch, I’m attempting to do every part to win. If I can say one thing that places you off or makes you overthink and make a mistake, I’ll do it.”
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He added: “People don’t realise how much tension and emotion is involved at the highest level. I think it works quite well and if I can get a reaction, great. It’s not personal and I’m sure I’ve never crossed that line. I try to be on the edge but I don’t say stuff about a player’s private life or their family.”
Maupay had scored the sport’s opening purpose in opposition to the Blues earlier than a Phil Foden hat-trick gained the guests all three factors. The two sides meet once more on Tuesday (February 20) within the Premier League for the reverse fixture.