England defender Kyle Walker and his international team-mates were immediately called into action for the crucial Premier League game against Liverpool.
Kyle Walker played 45 minutes for England in their win over Malta on Friday night. Manchester City captain Kyle Walker believes he will be refreshed ahead of the Liverpool clash and believes manager Pep Guardiola can give his players a day off for the Premier League clash.
City continue their title defense against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon at noon (12.30pm). The game during this period irritated rival manager Jurgen Klopp.
Walker, who still plays for his country, played 45 minutes for England in their win over Malta on Friday night, before it was North Macedonia’s turn on Monday night.
Despite back-to-back games for club and country, Walker is not as worried as Klopp.Before the international break, Klopp had this to say about the City-Liverpool game.
“Nobody can say it now, but how do you play a game like that at 12.30pm on a Saturday? “To be honest, the people who make the decisions have no footballing sense and it’s impossible.
“Klopp added at the end of the game: “If this was the time when the world would pay the most to watch a football match, nobody would have to tell us.” really do not know. .
City captain Walker said of his personal situation: “We return from Macedonia on Tuesday morning but we have a good manager who will give us a couple of days off at the weekend. Although it can be a little tiring at times, I wouldn’t change my job for the world.
“Sports science helped me a lot. “I work out at the gym to build muscle and I’m still sharp.”City, who achieved a historic treble last season, lead the Premier League with 28 points from 12 games. Liverpool are second, one point behind.
