Kalvin Phillips

goalmole said:
The thing bothering a lot of City supporters about KP is that he was ostensibly brought in to take the stress off Rodri. Because KP hasn't worked out so far, it leaves the huge burden of playing 50-60 games still on Rodri's shoulders while we have an extra squad space and a wage taken up.
It's as much concern for Rodri's long term fitness and what impact an injury would have on our season as it is frustration for KP not making the grade.
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I understand all of that but it doesn't give fans the right to be personally insulting about him or question his professionalism. Take it out on whoever sanctioned his purchase if you must. His injury record was pretty well known at the time.
 
He did fine, to be critical he didnt show enough for the ball from the cbs. i noticed akanji and dias went from 1/2 touch passes to pretty much standing with the ball after kps introduction. i appreciate there is more factors than just one player however.
looking forward to seeing what nunes has to offer
 
Mon Autre said:
I understand all of that but it doesn't give fans the right to be personally insulting about him or question his professionalism. Take it out on whoever sanctioned his purchase if you must. His injury record was pretty well known at the time.
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Totally agree.
Abuse is uncalled for.
Seems a thoroughly nice lad.
 
that was a solid cameo, those floating passes were very good. maybe he can be used in more advanced position, maybe as an 8
 
Would have done him the world of good starting a game and giving a really solid performance , he intercepted the ball and played simple passes , didnt give the ball away and looked a good footballer , but he needs to move on because i dont think he suits our game or tactics. He is a steady eddie / water carrier type of players and we need more from a player , nothing against the lad and he would walk into 90% of Premier league teams , he needs games and he wil not get enough of them in our blue shirt
 
Played well tonight. with the proviso that Scotland though improved lately are not top quality. But then again neither are a lot of premier league teams.

But if nothing else it shows Phillips is match fit and if not picked at some point in the near future it’s because Pep doesn’t rate him
 
This is the most minutes he will play this side of Christmas. Whatever he was supposed to do, he did it for 90 minutes and he did effortlessly. A weird position he is in, totally.
 
Id have him start all the cup games with Nunes as a pair.

Give Rodri and Kova some rest, lets see how they do.

Then use them as subs more often when we have a 2 goal lead or something.
 
WallyA said:
Id have him start all the cup games with Nunes as a pair.

Give Rodri and Kova some rest, lets see how they do.

Then use them as subs more often when we have a 2 goal lead or something.
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If you’re expecting Pep to change his subs strategy any time soon, you might be disappointed.
 
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