Kyle Walker shares what he told Manchester City’s players at halftime today

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Published on 2024-03-03 21:00:00

Kyle Walker shared his halftime team talk with his Manchester City teammates during their victory over Manchester United. Despite going behind in the first half, City turned things around in the second half to secure a 3-1 win.

The match started with Manchester United taking a shock lead through a Marcus Rashford wonder strike. Despite dominating possession, City struggled to break through United’s defense until Phil Foden leveled the score with a stunning shot. Foden then completed the comeback with a smart finish, and Erling Haaland added a third goal in stoppage time.

After the game, Walker revealed that he reassured his teammates at halftime, acknowledging the quality of United’s goal and emphasizing the need to stay focused and positive.

Walker told Sky Sports after the game: “I don’t think we played badly.

“I said in the dressing room at half-time: ‘It’s not a bad performance. It’s sometimes you take your hat off to goals like that.’

“I think Marcus has hit a goal, it’s come off the crossbar and went into the back of the net.

“I think it was the same as Luton when they went and scored just before half-time. Sometimes you have to take your hat off to these goals.

“Do I like conceding goals, no I don’t. Do I think we could have stopped the ball further up the pitch or put our bodies in front of the ball to not let him shoot but sometimes things happen in football.

“Now it’s about the reaction from the lads, us as leaders have to make sure we pick people up, don’t get too down.

“We know, as we’ve done many a game – especially here – that it’s not over until it’s over. We’ll keep going to the end.”

City’s control of the game was evident throughout, and despite conceding a sensational goal, they stayed composed and focused on their game plan. The win was vital for City to stay within touching distance of league leaders Liverpool ahead of their upcoming meeting.

Overall, City’s resilience and determination were crucial in securing the three points and maintaining their title challenge. The team’s ability to react positively to setbacks and stay focused on their objectives will be key as they continue their pursuit of success in the league.

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