'Sad and useless' - Kalvin Phillips makes damning Man City statement after transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKalvin Phillips has spoken of his excitement at joining West Ham after starting to feel "useless" at Manchester City. Phillips arrived from Leeds in the summer of 2022 but struggled to make an impression in his first season, not helped by a shoulder injury he picked up early on.
The England international rejected offers to leave after just 12 months, yet with no more opportunities at the Etihad coming his way he sealed a loan move to West Ham in the January window.
Pep Guardiola could not speak highly enough of how Phillips behaved at City, and apologised for being unable to find a way for him to get into the team.
However, the stark reality for Phillips was laid bare during a three-game suspension for Rodri when Phillips started just one game and youngster Rico Lewis was preferred for the big test at Arsenal. READ MORE: Man City announce 17 matchday buses to run from Chelsea game READ MORE: Man City earn huge Champions League cash windfall Phillips has had a few teething issues at West Ham in his opening matches against Bournemouth and United, but is hoping that a regular run of games can be enough for him to find his form and earn a place in the England squad for the European Championship this summer.
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