Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker deserved to be sent off for kicking out at Leipzig forward Andre Silva and admits the loss of key defender for next Champions League match 'hurts us'
Kyle Walker was sent off in Manchester City's 2-1 defeat against RB Leipzig England international needlessly took a late swipe at Andre Silva's leg Walker will now miss the first leg of City's round of 16 tie in February Premier League champions finished top of Group A despite losing to Leipzig By Press Association
Published: 23:44 GMT, 7 December 2021 | Updated: 23:44 GMT, 7 December 2021
Pep Guardiola criticised Kyle Walker after the full-back was shown a potentially costly red card in Manchester City's Champions League defeat at RB Leipzig.
The England defender was sent off for a needless hack at the legs of Leipzig goalscorer Andre Silva after 82 minutes of City's 2-1 loss behind closed doors at the RB Arena.
With top spot in Group A already assured, City had little to play for in their final match of the first phase but the suspension that will now follow for Walker could have repercussions in the next round.
Kyle Walker was sent off as Manchester City lost 2-1 to RB Leipzig on Tuesday night
'The red card hurts us, especially for the round of 16,' City manager Guardiola said in an interview reported by uefa.com.
'Kyle Walker is an important player
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