Published 12:28 IST, November 8th 2019

Kyle Walker trolled by Manchester City who replace him as GK in roster

Despite failing to put up a point on the tally board, City’s social media team scored well with a video of Kyle Walker as a goalkeeper on the official website.

Reported by: Akhil Nambiar
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Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Atalanta broke internet as defending Premier League champions will have to wait to get into kck out st of Champions League. Though unable to put up a point on tally board, City’s social media team scored well with a video of Kyle Walker as a goalkeeper on team’s official roster.

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In match against Atalanta, Raheem Sterling gave City le. Unfortunately, City squandered le later on. It all started when Claudio Bravo replaced an injured Ederson. Within minutes, Bravo was sent off with a red card for bringing down Josip Ilicic. It forced City manr Pep Guardiola to handover goalkeeper’s gloves to Kyle Walker for final nine minutes. Walker me a save from a free-kick, but City’s defenders ensured he h smooth sailing.

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Ahe of match against Atalanta, City needed a point from ir last two games to enter to kckout st. w, all focus will be on Sunday’s crunch Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. t only will Liverpool have home vant, but fact that City has t won a game re in 16 years will also weigh heavily on minds of both teams. In Sunday’s match, Manchester City will look to close three-point gap to finish at top of table.

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Kyle Walker t a goalkeeper

City manr Pep Guardiola has expressed concerned about Ederson’s fitness. However, team sources said that it would be unlikely that Walker will be asked to take on goalkeeping mantle. Reports suggest that in case Ederson is unable to take field, Bravo will replace him. However, videos of Walker making some impressive saves during practice have been posted on social media platforms, leing to speculations that he may be one of replacements for Ederson.

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10:26 IST, November 8th 2019