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[Saba Sports News] Recently, some British media have discussed Kyle Walker’s situation. Just last season, the Manchester City full-back could still be compared to Kylian Mbappe, but now his power seems to be declining, which is a feeling I can understand as somewhat humiliating. Walker is doing what he has always done, making him one of the best one-on-one defenders in the world. You could try to outrun him on the outside, and if you feel fast enough, you could challenge Walker. But signs are emerging that Walker’s physical capabilities are on the decline. In this season’s duels with players like Adama Traore and Kaoru Mitoma, you can clearly see his speed and physicality weakening. It must be said that the demands of football are becoming increasingly intense, making it more challenging than ever to hide one’s shortcomings. What once felt like a series of events happening in a second now suddenly feels like it’s happening in slow motion; when you can no longer perform those actions, you almost don’t recognize your own body.