'They Didn't Want to Hurt Each Other' – Kyle Walker Recalls the Bond Between Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele at Spurs

'They Didn't Want to Hurt Each Other' – Kyle Walker Recalls the Bond Between Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele at Spurs

Abigael Wafula 13:11 - 03.05.2025

Kyle Walker fondly recalled the fierce but respectful bond Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele shared at Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Kyle Walker has gone down memory lane, detailing the relationship between Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele during his time at the club.

Kyle Walker left Tottenham in 2017, but spent most of his years away on loan, however, there was one notable thing he noticed during his limited time at the club.

The Manchester City defender, who is currently playing on loan for AC Milan, revealed that the former Harambee Stars captain and Moussa Dembele were a true definition of great minds that could exist in one place.

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He observed them and admired their partnership under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino and revealed that they knew how to coexist.

Kyle Walker on the partnership between Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele

Kyle Walker on Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele relationship
Kyle Walker on Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele relationship

Speaking on The Kyle Walker Podcast as quoted by BBC Sport, he recalled how at Tottenham, when Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele were there, one could hear the sound of their legs smashing against each other during training.

He admitted that they were very huge and were both fully committed to the game, however, they were very careful not to hurt each other since they were on the same team.

Kyle Walker said it showed their desire to be the best in training—something he believes explains why both had such fantastic careers.

"I remember at Tottenham when Wanyama and Dembele were there and in training you used to hear that sound of the legs just smashing against each other," Kyle Walker said.

"They were two big, big lads, and you half winced when they went into a challenge there because you know that they both fully committed to it.

"They didn't want to hurt each other - obviously they were playing for the same team - but it showed their desire. They wanted to be the best in training and I think that just shows why they both had such fantastic careers."

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Kyle Walker also pointed out that Myles Lewis-Skelly’s playing style is like that of his former team-mate Danny Rose.

He observed that the Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is physical and he plays just like Danny Rose.

"It's how he plays. He uses his body well and he's got a good left foot on him and a good football brain," Kyle Walker revealed.

In reflecting on the fierce but respectful training ground battles between Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele, Kyle Walker painted a picture of mutual respect, commitment, and competitive spirit.

He believes the qualities between the two shaped their impressive careers and continue to serve as an example for young players coming through.