Soccer-Walker cannot play as inverted full back in City's system - Guardiola

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter-Final - Manchester City v Burnley - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 18, 2023 Burnley's Lyle Foster in action with Manchester City's Kyle Walker Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said defender Kyle Walker cannot play in an inverted full back role in his system, explaining his decision to leave the England international on the bench for their last two Premier League games.

Walker had been an integral part of City's defence and made 23 appearances in all competitions this season, but Guardiola chose John Stones at right back over him in their 4-1 home win over Liverpool and 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.