Kyle Walker responds to criticism of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after being accused of ‘failing to show up for matches’
KYLE WALKER has hit back at claims he “failed to show up” for Man City’s draw with Brentford.
The England full-back was left out of the squad that threw away a two-goal lead in West London on Tuesday night.
Walker is set to depart the Etihad after spending seven years with the reigning Premier League champions.
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed Walker’s intention to leave following the 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford last weekend.
Guardiola said: “It’s not easy for me to say but Kyle is not here because two days ago he asked to explore the options to play abroad at the end of his career.
“He asked two years ago after the Treble, when Bayern wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.”
Walker was missing entirely from the squad as City faced the Bees on Tuesday.
A Man City fan account on X later hit out at Walker for a “lack of commitment”.
It claimed the England star’s behaviour was “completely unacceptable” and he had “failed to show up for the match.”
Walker took to his official X account to respond directly and debunk the claim.
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The 34-year-old wrote: “Failed to turn up?
“I can’t be at Brentford and training at the same time. You may need to check your sources.”
Earlier this week, SunSport revealed Walker had rejected a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.
The full-back has been capped 93 times for the Three Lions.
And he feared a move to the lucrative Saudi League would end his chances of more international appearances.
Walker is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Inter Milan.
Representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.
A source said: “It’s fast moving but the deal is on the table and it’s being worked on.
“A loan move to Inter Milan will give Kyle the opportunity to start afresh.
“His difficulties off the pitch are well documented and he needs space to reset.
“He simply can’t get that in the Premier League.”