Walker reflects on Milan debut and derby result: “We have to build on this game” | OneFootball

After the 1-1 draw between AC Milan and Inter, Kyle Walker spoke to a couple of journalists in the mixed zone. For the Englishman, it was not only his first Derby della Madonnina but also his debut for the Rossoneri.

Due to the injury of Emerson Royal, and Davide Calabria joining Bologna, Sergio Conceicao decided to start Kyle Walker for the derby against Inter. Overall, the Englishman did well and above all showed experience in the defensive phase, as highlighted in our player ratings.

Speaking to a couple of journalists in the mixed zone, as transcribed by Antonio Vitiello and MilanNews, Walker thanked the fans for the support. He also stated that the result could have been a lot better in the end for Milan.

On the debut…

“It’s an honour to make my debut for Milan today. Frustrating not to have gotten the three points but I am confident we will get many more. Thank you so much for the fantastic support, not just today but since I signed.”

On the game…

“The feeling from the game is good, the result less so, it could have been better. Conceding so close to the end… We have to take the point and move forward, it is important not to give up now. We have to build on this game and take the momentum to improve and move up the standings,” he stated.

Walker will likely play from start in the game against Roma on Wednesday, looking to build some momentum and regain top fitness. What’s clear is that his debut was very promising, and certainly better than what we have seen from Emerson Royal.