London, United Kingdom /
The defender of Manchester City Kyle Walker was suspended for three games in the European Champions League for his sending off against RB Leipzig on December 7, decided this Friday the Disciplinary Commission of the UEFA.
The right side was sent off in the 82nd minute of that match lost by the ‘Citizens‘ by 2-1.
Therefore, he will not be able to be in the two duels (first leg February 15, second leg March 9) of the round of 16 of the Champions against him Sporting Lisbon, nor could he play in a possible quarter-final first leg if the City is classified.
If the English were eliminated in the round of 16 by Lisbon, Walker would have to play that pending match next season.
“The Red card It hurts us, especially for the eighths. Kyle Walker He is an important player for us and we didn’t have to lose him like that. I hope he learns the lesson”, estimated the coach Joseph Guardiola after the match against Leipzig.
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