HUSH PEPPIES

Now gobsmacked Kyle and Co can't even talk a good game

- SIMON MULLOCK

WHEN Kyle Walker was asked to explain the crisis that has threatened to overwhelm Manchester City's season, he replied: "I'd love to - but I can't."

Perhaps the time for talking has long gone.

Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden have both been wheeled out in recent weeks to deliver their opinions on a malaise that has now seen City lose seven of their last 10 games - as many defeats as they had suffered in their previous 105 outings.

Ruben Dias and Ilkay Gundogan both stepped up to speak after a 2-0 defeat at Juventus in midweek that left City facing the prospect of a play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Next up, it's Manchester United in the derby.

That Walker, as skipper, didn't feel compelled to talk prompted one social media account covering the Blues to reflect: "We have not heard from the Manchester City captain for five games."