4 | Kalvin Phillips - 2022/23 Performances

[SouthernPlastic]

Did we actually let Luiz leave? I thought the problem was getting a work permit and Villa could do it because their lower overall pay scale allowed Luiz to be higher up it and so get the permit.

Reportedly we had a buyback we could have triggered for something like 15-25 mil. Can’t remember the exact figure but think it was the lower end of that.

 

[Gabriel]

Did we actually let Luiz leave? I thought the problem was getting a work permit and Villa could do it because their lower overall pay scale allowed Luiz to be higher up it and so get the permit.

Hence the reason I used the inverted commas, but you’re quite correct. Would Like to think that we could have kept him in the fold had we truly desired, however. Often wondered if our benevolence in respect to Luiz was connected to us clearing the path to Grealish later.

 

[WallyA]

I think he will contribute more, playing that "Stones role", judging by his pace and skills with the ball.

Rodri position isn't gonna happen, so we will need cover there definitely.

But as a "false centre-back" or whatever that new position is called in this system - I think will suit him..

And it's important because from our current centre-backs, no one is able to play that position well, except Stones.
Ruben has his duties, Akanji, Walker and Ake are better as RCB / LCB-s, so there is space available for Kalvin..

For Rodri's role - we can use Gundo, Rico has skills, maybe someone new will arrive as well..

Dont think he is aerially dominant enough for the Stones role.

We are more likely to see Rodri go there, to let Philips play DM.

I think he will come good next season, there is alot of promising signs from his recent games.

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Hope phillips is ready for his big start in istanbul

 

[FantasyIreland]

Hope phillips is ready for his big start in istanbul

Is he driving the team bus?

 

[normskih]

Is he driving the team bus?

Now, now. As long as he’s ready, if we need him.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Now, now. As long as he’s ready, if we need him.

Well....thats the issue,as it has been all season.

 

[normskih]

Well....thats the issue,as it has been all season.

My take is, the more minutes he’s had, he’s done ok.

 

[FantasyIreland]

My take is, the more minutes he’s had, he’s done ok.

So,if the worst was to happen to Rodri in the warm up,and Philips had to deputise.....you'd be happy with that?

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

I can see it

"Phillips double secures the UCL for Pep Guardiola's men"