Kyle Walker admits being dropped from the City line-up was a reality check for him
Kyle Walker was reinstated in the starting line-up in the 3-0 victory over Wolves, with the English international keen to learn from his mistakes.
Brazilian right-back Danilo started ahead of Walker in the last three Premier League games, including the potential title-decider against Liverpool on January 3 but he was back in the eleven on Monday night.
And Walker believes that he has been given a reality check by manager Pep Guardiola, with the City boss eager to get the best out of him by giving him a spell on the sidelines.
“It was disappointing to be left out of the Premier League line-up but it was a reality check to sit back and look on the bench,” he told Sky Sports.
“You probably learn more on the bench. I took it all on the chin and have to keep working hard.
“I don’t think anything has changed but we’re getting the rub of the green now.
“We are still in all four competitions but we have to close Liverpool down and win as many games as possible.”
Gabriel Jesus scored a brace in the 3-0 victory and the Brazilian, who started ahead of Sergio Aguero, is currently relishing his purple patch, having scored 7 goals in his last three games.
“I know Sergio is an amazing player and helps me a lot, so when Sergio plays and helps the team and when I play I want to help as well,” Jesus said to Sky Sports.
“I play better, scoring goals is important to me because I am a striker and I need to score goals.”
Jesus shook off a sickening collision with the post as he sought to score again, the Brazil striker reassuring City fans he was not badly hurt.
“I’m good,” he added. “A little pain on the side [of his head]. It can be dangerous on the head but I am good.”
