Ex Man City Veteran To Make Serie A Debut In AC Milan Vs Inter Milan Derby Showdown | OneFootball

Former Man City defender Kyle Walker will make his debut for AC Milan in Sunday’s Serie A derby clash with Inter Milan.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that Sergio Conceicao will throw the Englishman straight into the fire.

Defender Kyle Walker made the surprise move to Milan during the summer transfer window.

The 34-year-old joined the Rossoneri on a six-month loan from Manchester City.

Walker is certainly a high-profile name and a decorated player. However, his form has fallen off at City – therefore, he is hoping to turn his fortunes around in Milan.

Meanwhile, the Rossoneri targeted Walker to address something of a problem position.

Summer signing Emerson Royal has had inconsistent performances this season. And captain Davide Calabria has totally fallen out with coach Sergio Conceicao.

Therefore, Milan have signed Walker in the hopes that he can make the right-back spot his own.

Kyle Walker To Make AC Milan Debut In Derby Vs Inter Milan

Walker will get his first start for the Rossoneri in the biggest match imaginable.

The Gazzetta report that AC Milan coach Conceicao will give the former Tottenham Hotspur and City defender the nod in the backline in the derby against Inter on Sunday.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Kyle Walker of Manchester City speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match against Real Madrid at Manchester City Football Academy on May 16, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Emerson Royal is currently on the sidelines with an injury.

And Milan captain Calabria is on his way out after a fiery clash with Conceicao. Reportedly he is close to joining Bologna this month.

Therefore, it is Walker who is the clear option to start on the right of Milan’s back four. Despite having only just arrived this week.

Meanwhile, in attack, Tammy Abraham will lead the line, reports the Gazzetta.

Former Real Madrid and Juventus striker Alvaro Morata will be leaving the Rossoneri after just six months. Therefore the Englishman will get the nod.

The Gazzetta’s complete predicted Milan starting eleven for the derby is as follows:

AC Milan (4-3-3): Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez; Musah, Bennacer, Reijnders; Pulisic, Abraham, Leao.