KYLE WALKER’s stint with AC Milan has suffered an unexpected and embarrassing blow.
The England international joined the Italian giants on loan last month from Manchester City.
GettyKyle Walker joined AC Milan on loan from Manchester City in January[/caption]
GettyMilan having Champions League football likely played a role in his decision to move to the San Siro[/caption]
APBut they won’t be playing in Europe’s elite competition any more after being knocked out by Feyenoord[/caption]
The prospect of playing Champions League football at the iconic San Siro stadium was no doubt one of the things that attracted Walker to the move.
But just 25 days after his arrival, the Rossoneiri are now no longer in Europe‘s elite club competition.
Milan were dumped out of the prestigious tournament thanks to a 2-1 aggregate defeat in their last-16 qualifier against Feyenoord.
Feyenoord, who secured a stunning 3-3 draw with Walker’s parent club last year, went into the second leg leading the tie 1-0.
But Santiago Jiminez cancelled out their lead just 43 seconds into the return leg and laid the foundations for a big comeback.
Sergio Conceicao’s troops huffed and puffed but failed to breach the vistors’ goal a second time.
And they paid the price in the 73rd minute when Julian Carranza struck to restore the visitor’s advantage and fire them into the last 16.
Walker and his Milan team-mates cut frustrated figures after the final whilst.
GettyKyle Walker has enjoyed a mixed start to life with AC Milan[/caption]
The visitors, on the other hand, were ecstatic with their famous progression through to the knockout stages.
It’s been a rough few days for Walker, who is currently renting a £10,000-a-week apartment in the heart of Milan.
The former Sheffield United and Spurs ace was hooked at HALF-TIME during AC Milan‘s 1-0 win over Hellas Verona last weekend.
And to make matters worse, his replacement, Alex Jimenez, went on to help set up the winning goal.
Walker has made six appearances for Milan since his temporary transfer.
Milan have only won three of those matches, four of which Walker has played the full 90 minutes.
Walker and his team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to Turin to take on Torino.
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