Walker’s Off-Field Issues Have Affected His Legacy – Saha

Off-field issues have prevented Kyle Walker from becoming one of the absolute legends of the game, Louis Saha has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, despite not facing a lot of opponents that have had a good day against him, Walker is still not regarded as the greatest ever right-back in the Premier League era because of his off-field problems.

Saha added that Gary Neville is still highly respected today because of how well he has handled himself off the pitch.

His words, “I think Gary Neville is still up there when it comes to the greatest ever right-back in the Premier League era, but Kyle Walker isn’t too far behind him in second place. Walker is a top player. He has proved that he’s a very consistent player for England as well. He has not faced a lot of opponents that have a good day against him, so he’s definitely one of the best.

The only thing that is a bad mark against him, and I don’t know how fair this is, is all of the off-the-field stories that have dogged him for the last few years. People don’t talk about the player and his performances without talking about his personal life, and that’s a shame, but having that kind of reputation stops you from becoming one of the absolute legends of the game. You have to have a perfect private life away from the pitch.

Even though the off-the-field stuff has nothing to do with his ability, it’s always mentioned and that is the difference between the legends, and the great, great players. It doesn’t help you when you want certain personal accolades. Like the Ballon d’Or where we have seen Vinicius and Rodri. I’m sure he will still be considered a legend at Man City, and in the Premier League. Without the off-the-field issues, Kyle would have been more widely respected.”

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Alex Ferguson and his assistant Archie Knox arrived from Aberdeen on the day of Atkinson’s dismissal, and guided the club to an 11th-place finish in the league. Despite a second-place finish in 1987–88, the club was back in 11th place the following season. Reportedly on the verge of being dismissed, Ferguson’s job was saved by victory over Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup final.

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