[b]Kyle Walker[/b] didn’t hold back his frustration with [b]Joao Felix[/b] during AC Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Napoli, delivering a blunt seven-word warning to the Portuguese forward. The match saw Milan go into halftime trailing 2-0, and tensions were high in the dressing room as the team faced another disappointing Serie A result. Walker, visibly irritated by the performance, called out to Felix with a remark: “Pass the ball, we are not Messi.” The comment appeared to highlight Walker's frustration with Felix's decision-making in a crucial moment of the match. Milan had opportunities, but Felix's individual play was seen as a contributing factor to the team's struggles.
The match eventually saw Milan pull a goal back through Luka Jovic, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome, and they were handed a loss. The Rossoneri are currently languishing in ninth place in Serie A, now nine points off the Champions League qualification spots, and their inconsistent form has raised questions about the team's ability to challenge for top spots.
Walker, who joined Milan on loan from Manchester City in January, initially enjoyed a strong start to his Milan career with an unbeaten run in his first four appearances. However, a hamstring injury sidelined him for several games, and Milan subsequently lost both matches during his absence. His return to action saw a continuation of Milan’s struggles, including a 1-0 defeat to Lazio, though they did manage to secure wins against Lecce and Como. Despite this, the team has failed to show the kind of consistency needed to compete at the top level.
Meanwhile, Felix has continued to be a divisive figure at Milan. After his high-profile move from Chelsea, he has struggled for consistency, and his performances have left fans and pundits split over whether he can be a key player for the club moving forward. The incident with Walker only adds to the growing pressure on both Felix and Milan as they try to salvage their season. With the squad underperforming, the pressure continues to mount, and questions remain about the future of both the manager and key players like Felix.
The team now faces the challenge of regrouping and finding a way to close the gap to the Champions League places, with key matches coming up in the remainder of the season. Fans are hoping that the team can shake off their frustrations and find a way to return to winning form.