Kyle Walker compared to AC Milan legend Cafu after 'unreal' debut vs Inter - but Man City loanee sees Derby della Madonnina victory cruelly snatched away at the death

Kyle Walker was lavished with praise after his "unreal" debut for AC Milan against Inter as fans compared him to Rossoneri and Brazil legend Cafu.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Manchester City loanee enjoyed an impressive debut for his new club AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro on Sunday. Tijjani Reijnders handed AC Milan the lead on the stroke of half-time but the reigning Serie A champions staged a late comeback to hold their arch-rivals to a 1-1 draw, courtesy of Stefan de Vrij's stoppage time equaliser.

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
Despite the late heartbreak, Rossoneri fans heaped praise on Walker, with some even comparing him to club legend and World Cup-winning former Brazil captain Cafu.
A fan with the X-handle of Cristian wrote: "Unreal performance by Kyle Walker today. Nice to have a proper right back for the first time since Cafu."
Martino Puccio said: "Kyle Walker looks so good for someone that has supposedly stunk according to many of you."
Matt Santangelo praised Walker for his composure on the pitch as added: "Kyle Walker’s introduced himself quite well to the fans on his Milan debut. There is just that calm, experience and pedigree that he’s attained over a long successful career. He may have lost a step, but his leadership and steadiness in a debut derby has been refreshing."
A fan named Inside Milan posted: "Very Very Solid debut for Kyle Walker! Looking like a BIG upgrade!"
Meanwhile, @Rosspagnero stated: "Kyle Walker never leave my club, I experienced 6 months of the most grueling RB play in football history from Emerson Royal, I deserve this."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Walker completed a 12-month loan move to the Serie A giants earlier in the winter transfer window after they agreed to cover his £150,000 per week wages at City. There is also a non-mandatory buy option in the contract between the two clubs. In the first half of the 2024-25 season at City, the Three Lions star appeared in 18 matches across all competitions.

WHAT NEXT FOR KYLE WALKER?
The 34-year-old will be back in action for his new club on Wednesday as they take on AS Roma in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia.

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