Milan, Jan 30: England defender Kyle Walker could be forgiven for having some regrets over leaving Manchester City for AC Milan.
Especially after seeing close up how his new team is performing, with even Milan coach Sérgio Conceição saying his players are lacking “footballing basics.” Walker joined Milan last week on loan, with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
He watched Milan’s rollercoaster win over lowly Parma from the stands at San Siro last weekend. The Rossoneri were trailing 2-1 in injury time before two stoppage-time goals.
Walker, who was cup tied, was also just an observer on Wednesday for Milan’s Champions League match at Dinamo Zagreb, where the 10-man Rossoneri lost 2-1.
But Walker, who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League in seven seasons at City, insists he hasn’t had any second thoughts – even when Milan was 2-0 down at home to Parma.
“Definitely not. It’s football. Things happen in football,” he said. “But by the end of the game, we won 3-2. And that’s what the main things is. We got the victory that we wanted, that we needed. This is a step in the right direction.” Possible debut in Milan derbyMan City’s long-serving right back left the Premier League club to get more playing time and explore a move abroad.
Walker will likely get a baptism of fire on Sunday if, as expected, he makes his debut in the Serie A derby against fierce rival Inter Milan.
Defending champion Inter is second in Serie A, three points behind Napoli and with a game in hand. AC Milan also has a game in hand, but is 19 points behind Napoli.
Milan has won both derby matches this season, however; in the league in September and the Super Cup final this month. (AP)
