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Marcus Banks

Man City star Kyle Walker makes FIFA 20 demand after Atalanta match

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has joked that the next FIFA 20 squad update should see his position change to a goalkeeper after his performance in the Champions League against Atalanta.

Ederson was forced off the field at half-time with a minor injury, with City keen to avoid aggravating the issue ahead of this weekend's Premier League meeting with Liverpool.

His replacement, Claudio Bravo, was given his marching orders shortly after replacing the Brazilian meaning it was Walker who was forced to don the goalkeeper gloves. Walker made one save and helped City claim a point at the San Siro.

The defender wants his performance to be recognised in the next FIFA 20 squad update.

The 29-year-old's heroics against Southampton at the weekend have already landed him a spot in this week's Ultimate Team Team of the Week, boosting his rating from 84 to 86.

And Walker has now joked he is due another new card - with his new position being in goal. He posted a picture of the potential new card on his Instagram story.

Kyle Walker's prospective goalkeeper card on FIFA 20. (Kyle Walker - Instagram)

Walker wrote: "**Updates squads on FIFA 20."

It wouldn't be the first time that EA Sports have created a one-off goalkeeper card for an outfield player.

Back in 2012, Galatasaray shot stopper Fernando Muslera was sent off in the 89th minute forcing Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo to take his place between the sticks.

Felipe Melo was given a goalkeeper Team of the Week in FIFA 13. (Getty Images/EA Sports FIFA)

Melo managed to save the penalty and earn his side three points in a Super Lig game against Elazigspor.

EA Sports were quick to recognise his efforts and handed him a spot in the Team of the Week as a goalkeeper.

However, they reduced his rating from 81 to 64, seeing him drop from a Gold card to Bronze meaning despite his efforts, Walker is unlikely to be handed the 87 rating he joked he deserves.

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