Kyle Walker will remain Manchester City captain, says manager Pep Guardiola
Kyle Walker will remain Manchester City captain following experiences about his non-public life, says boss Pep Guardiola.
The 33-year-old was voted captain by his team-mates after Ilkay Gundogan joined Barcelona in the summertime.
Asked if Walker would keep within the function, Guardiola stated: “Absolutely, because it’s a decision for the team, not mine.”
The Spaniard added: “I support him and his family and will not talk one word about players’ personal issues.”
Walker has gained 14 main trophies, together with 5 Premier League titles, since becoming a member of City in 2017.
Guardiola additionally stated striker Erling Haaland is more likely to return towards Burnley on Wednesday after lacking eight weeks with a foot harm.
However, additional assessments confirmed a minor fracture which saved him on the sidelines.
“He will be selected,” stated Guardiola. “For the primary time he’s again.
“Erling is a vital participant for us, undoubtedly. He has been out for 2 months, which is a very long time, however he feels good.”
Haaland is degree with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on the high of the Premier League scoring chart with 14 objectives in 15 appearances.
City are trying to change into the primary English aspect to win 4 successive league titles, in addition to securing their sixth below Guardiola.
That would transfer him degree with Aston Villa’s George Ramsay and Liverpool’s Bob Paisley, and depart solely Sir Alex Ferguson forward of him with 13 titles.
When Jurgen Klopp leaves Liverpool on the finish of the season, Guardiola will be the longest-serving present top-flight manager.
But, having seen his former participant Xavi decide to stop Barcelona in the summertime, the City manager is adamant working in England is much less hectic than Spain.
“I perceive fully,” he said. “We can’t examine the strain we have now in England to Spain. It’s a thousand instances greater and more durable there.
“Here it’s a lot of games and six press conferences a week, but the pressure you feel in Barcelona is not comparable.”