'Pass The Ball, We Aren't Messi': Kyle Walker's Instructions To AC Milan Teammate Joao Felix During Defeat To Napoli | Watch
Before re-entering the pitch ahead of the second half, Walker pulled up Felix for a quick chat and instructed the Portuguese forward to release the ball and move it around.
Kyle Walker engaged in a heated exchange with his AC Milan teammate Joao Felix during the half-time break of their last Serie A fixture against Napoli.
The English full-back, who shifted his base to Italy in January to join AC Milan on loan from Manchester City, appeared frustrated after his team went two goals behind in the first 45 minutes against Napoli. Before re-entering the pitch ahead of the second half, he had some words for Felix regarding ball distribution.
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The duo was walking down the tunnel when Walker suddenly called up the Portuguese forward for a quick chat. A video of their interaction has now gone viral on social media. In the clip, Walker was caught offering suggestions to Felix while making some animated hand gestures.
Visibly irked by the team’s performance, Walker urged Felix to release the ball at the right time as none of them would be able to deliver a one-man show like Lionel Messi. “Pass the ball, we are not Messi," the England international was heard saying in the dressing room footage.
Walker to Felix “PASS THE BALL WE ARE NOT MESSI"😳😳😳 #Chelsea #ACMilan #NapoliACMilan #CFC pic.twitter.com/7UNFbZCuen— The African Lad (@TheAfricanLad25) March 31, 2025
AC Milan conceded two early goals in the away game. Matteo Politano put Napoli in front only two minutes after the kick-off. Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead soon after. Despite some commendable efforts, AC Milan was unable to score in the first half.
Felix looked quite pale in the attack, with Sergio Conceicao taking him off early in the second half. Luka Jovic reduced the deficit for AC Milan in the 84th minute but the equaliser never came.
Walker, known for his pin-point crosses, failed to influence the game. Walker may sign a permanent deal with the Italian giants at the end of his loan spell.
Meanwhile, Felix, who joined AC Milan in February, has yet to prove himself. He has so far registered one goal and an assist in his 11 appearances for the Rossoneri across all competitions.
Despite bringing in some top-quality players like Felix and Walker, AC Milan remain ninth in the Serie A standings, having managed 13 wins in 30 matches.
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