KYLE WALKER watched on from the stands as his AC Milan teammates staged a dramatic fightback against Parma – and then began fighting among themselves.
Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze netted in stoppage time to give Milan a nerve-shredding 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon.
Walker has joined the Rossoneri from Manchester City on loan for the remainder of the season.
The England full-back watched the visit of relegation-threatened Parma from the San Siro terraces.
Milan were below par for much of the game and entered stoppage time trailing 2-1.
After having a Strahinja Pavlovic goal ruled out for offside, Reijnders and then Chukwueze sparked pandemonium in the Italian capital.
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But despite the initial euphoria, tempers flared on the field following the final whistle.
Davide Calabria was confronted by his own manager Sergio Conceicao, who had run onto the field.
The Portuguese boss remonstrated with the AC captain, with the pair exchanging shoves.
Milan players quickly got in between them, but Conceicao continued to gesture and shout towards his skipper.
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One stunned fan wrote on X: “Calabria has been a Milan player since birth. Conceicao is leaving after the season. I stand with my captain.”
Another said: “Everyone going against Calabria.. I’m not his biggest fan but this isn’t a good look. Coach shouldn’t behave like that.”
While a third added: “I stand with my captain. He told [Conceica] to use better tactics I bet.”
But a fourth countered: “Drop him to Milan [B team].”
Calabria, who plays at Walker’s right-back position, has been with Milan since the age of 9.
He was made captain two years ago and has appeared over 270 times for the club.
Conceicao subbed Calabria off during Sunday’s comeback, replacing him with striker Luka Jovic as Milan chased the game with 13 minutes to go.
The 28-year-old gave an emotional apology following the on-field fracas.
Calabria said: “Honestly, these are things that happen on the field: a misunderstanding between the two of us, we cared a lot about this match.
“The adrenaline was pretty high, and we cleared things up. We just didn’t understand something between us. We sorted it out.
“It won’t be the first or last time something like this happens. It’s common in football.
“I also apologise because it’s not a nice thing. The most important thing is the team and turning the match around.”
Tensions have been rising at Milan following a poor season in Serie A.
The club currently sit sixth in the table after Sunday’s win, 19 points behind leaders Napoli.
Milan have won just 9 of their 21 league games, dropping points at regular intervals.
Following his arrival on Friday. Walker has chosen the No.32 shirt in homage to David Beckham.
The 34-year-old trained with his new team-mates on Saturday after completing his loan move.
Walker said after sealing his new Milan adventure: “I chose number 32 for David Beckham.
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“Tammy [Abraham] told me I should come. He helped me make a decision.
“The Milan fans here are incredible, hearing them sing, it will be emotional.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
