VIDEO: Kyle Walker uses Lionel Messi analogy to scold Joao Felix in angry tunnel outburst at AC Milan team-mate during Serie A defeat to Napoli

Kyle Walker was forced to deliver a “we are not Lionel Messi” message to AC Milan team-mate Joao Felix during a half-time scolding.

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• Rossoneri trailed at the interval
• Portuguese accused of doing too much
• Issues for Walker on & off the field

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  England international Walker felt the need to speak with his Portuguese colleague when making his way back onto the field during the interval of a Serie A clash with Napoli. Milan clearly needed to change something as they were trailing 2-0 at the time.

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• WHAT KYLE WALKER SAID

  Chelsea loanee Felix was, in Walker’s opinion, trying too much when in possession. The experienced full-back, who is on loan in Italy from Premier League giants Manchester City, was seen telling Felix: “Pass the ball, we are not Messi.”

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Walker’s advice seemingly fell on deaf ears as Felix was replaced just 10 minutes into the second half. Milan went on to lose the game 2-1, with Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez missing a penalty that he took ahead of USMNT star Christian Pulisic.