The Manchester City full-back has taken to the latest trend of cutting holes into his socks. But there is a logical explanation as to why he has gone to these extreme lengths


Right-back Kyle Walker has been spotted playing with cuts down the back of his socks, following in the footsteps of West Ham’s Arthur Masuaku.


The slim-fitted attire has been snipped as players look to avoid injury to their bulging calves in the latter stages of matches. The holes allows the tension in their legs to be released, which helps to prevent them from picking up muscle problems or cramp.


The holes help to release tension in the muscles that helps to prevent injury later on in games

Yet, these latest holes will be a cause for concern for kit manufacturers, who may have to tear up their plans and design a new line of socks that give players’ calf muscles more room to breathe… especially, if they insist on going to the gym again for more leg days.

Could be pulling his socks up rather than cutting holes in them.