richards30
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Everton back in for him it seems
I'm sure Pep thought Kalvin could deputise for Rodri, or even play alongside him.His agent done an amazing job getting him his city contract. Not sure how we paid him so much for so long. For me he was never more than a stopgap. That and the Nunes transfer really baffle me. But I suppose you can't get them all right.
I'm sure Pep thought Kalvin could deputise for Rodri, or even play alongside him.
Perhaps Pep was blinded by Bielsa's (relatively) successful style of football with Leeds ?
He has extolled the virtues of Bielsa, who is an interesting character.
Leeds certainly initially played enterprising, attacking football that entertained. Phillips was a crucial part of this.
Kalvin was also respected by Gareth Southgate and a key part of his midfield.
Every team make mistakes with signatures.
City under Pep, have done better than most...
I'm sure Pep thought Kalvin could deputise for Rodri, or even play alongside him.
Perhaps Pep was blinded by Bielsa's (relatively) successful style of football with Leeds ?
He has extolled the virtues of Bielsa, who is an interesting character.
Leeds certainly initially played enterprising, attacking football that entertained. Phillips was a crucial part of this.
Kalvin was also respected by Gareth Southgate and a key part of his midfield.
Every team make mistakes with signatures.
City under Pep, have done better than most...
Dont think so the Stones role didnt come into play till about xmas, Pep was rolling with the usual 433 (om paper Kalvin fit that when we bought him).I've always believe Pep wanted Phillips playing what is now sene as the Stones role and it's obvious if you remember his early pre season games, plus his early substitute appearances too it indicated a want for him to play as a CB/CM hybrid, unfortunately Kalvin wasn't positionally intelligent enough to adapt to Pep's plans for him which has been a disappointment all round.
Hopefully he can move on and still be useful to someone else he's just far from what we hoped for, him not working out here it's not Pep Txiki or Phillips fault mistakes do happen.
asnnnd hes shite.Starts in the #6 tonight. Lets ave it lad.