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Guardiola benches Walker, demands inverted full-backs

  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker cannot play as an inverted full-back, leading to his benching in recent matches.
  • Guardiola prefers full-backs who invert and join midfield to control possession, a style Walker cannot replicate.
  • Though Guardiola has faith in Walker, his skills do not fit City's current system and strategy.
  • With a Premier League match against Southampton approaching, Guardiola must decide whether to continue benching Walker.
  • City aims to close the gap with league leaders Arsenal with a win against Southampton.
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