Man City’s ‘massive’ weakness set to be exploited after Kyle Walker update – pundit
Real Madrid will target whoever starts at right-back for Man City in tonight’s (26 April) Champions League semi-final, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker claimed Kyle Walker’s injury is a “massive” blow for Man City as he is their most irreplaceable player.
As quoted by club media yesterday (25 April), Pep Guardiola admitted Walker and John Stones are “doubts” for the visit of Real Madrid.
He will also be without Joao Cancelo who is suspended for the first leg but will be available for the trip to Bernebeau next week (4 May).
“It’s a major worry,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“But I just don’t think this Real Madrid team is as good as people are making out. Teams have made it easy for them, like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
“Whoever it is at the back, I still think they’ve got more than enough to win this game tonight. I back them to win.
“Walker is a massive loss. For me, he was a massive loss in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
“If I’m Real Madrid I’m looking at Vinicius to be their outlet tonight. Their other defenders are not as quick as Walker and they are more open at the back without him.
“The biggest miss out of their team is Walker when he’s not there. The pace that he’s got to get back and be a sweeper is going to be a big loss tonight.
“I’m sure Real Madrid will be looking to make the most of that.”
In other news, Raheem Sterling has fired a ‘shot’ at Man City after news from a source.