The English defender has warned that they won’t take Fluminense frivolously after they play them on Friday night.
For the primary time within the historical past of the membership, Manchester Metropolis lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy after beating Inter Milan in final 12 months’s ultimate.
Similar to each different crew that received the coveted competitors, Pep Guardiola’s aspect has flown overseas to compete within the Membership World Cup.
After a 3-0 win towards Urawa Reds on Tuesday, Metropolis now finds themselves within the ultimate of the competitors the place thry will face Brazilian outfit, Fluminense on Friday.
Lots of people have written the South American membership off due to their general age, with 40-year-old defender, Felipe Melo, reportedly calling this ‘garbage’.
Talking forward of the conflict, Walker acknowledged that they might not underestimate their opponents.
“It doesn’t matter your age for those who’re at a degree you possibly can carry out,” Walker mentioned by way of ESPN.
“I’m one of many oldest within the Metropolis dressing room and it doesn’t imply I can’t play.
“It’s a bit of bit disrespectful for individuals to say that concerning the likes of Marcelo.”