Pep Guardiola explains why he is 'too clever' to be worried by Kyle Walker saga
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Pep Guardiola refused to worry about Kyle Walker's potential departure insisting: “I’m so clever - I’ll find the right solution.”. The Man City boss revealed after Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup romp against Salford City that his skipper, who had been omitted from his matchday squad, had asked for a move.
With interest from Italy and Saudi Arabia, Walker could leave the champions as early as this month, Serie A giants AC Milan the current favourites for his signature. Yet Guardiola hasn’t ruled out bringing the 34 year-old back into his squad for Tuesday’s Premier League game at Brentford.
And he isn’t concerned about who will play right-back if the long-serving England ace does head off. Guardiola smiled: “I'm so clever. I'm such a talented manager to find the right solution. Kyle is our player right now - that is all. We have the option. I don't know what's going to happen.
“I don't have anything else [to add] - and Brentford is on my mind.”. The Spaniard refused to answer questions about his skipper’s leadership qualities - given he has sought a move away with 18 months left on his deal. But, with Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gündoğan out of contract this summer plus fellow stars Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Ederson next, he did concede a number of big-name players could all leave at once which is rare for City.
Previously, they have staggered the exit of club legends such as David Silva, Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero rather than facing one hit. Asked if that would present him with bigger potential challenges than he might normally face, Guardiola insisted: "No, it's not for me. It's for the club.
