‘Some Players Stay, Some Leave’: Pep Guardiola Could Look to Replace Kalvin Phillips if Midfielder Exits Manchester City – News18

Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 09:06 IST

Last Updated: December 16, 2023, 09:06 IST

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Pep Guardiola has admitted he struggles to see Kalvin Phillips in his workforce. (AP Photo)

Kalvin Phillips has didn’t power his method into Guardiola’s facet within the 18 months since his transfer from Leeds.

Pep Guardiola will think about a possible transfer to interchange Kalvin Phillips if the England midfielder leaves Manchester City in January.

Phillips has been strongly linked with a switch window swap away from the Etihad Stadium after a troubled spell with the Premier League champions.

The 28-year-old has didn’t power his method into Guardiola’s facet within the 18 months since his transfer from Leeds.

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And whereas Guardiola insisted he was not eager about the January market on Friday, that may change if he’s left wanting numbers in midfield by a doable Phillips switch.

“Right now I don’t have anything in my mind. It depends if they leave or don’t leave,” Guardiola advised reporters forward of Saturday’s recreation towards Crystal Palace.

“Some players stay, some players leave. It depends on the squad, it depends on young players and if you can rely on them or not in some moments.”

Guardiola appeared to successfully affirm Phillips wouldn’t be capable to salvage his City profession final week, saying: “I visualise the team and I struggle a little bit to see him (in it).”

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Phillips did rating in a uncommon begin for City in midweek, netting a penalty of their 3-2 Champions League group stage win at Red Star Belgrade.

But that was a useless rubber for City, who had already certified for the final 16, and Phillips is more likely to return to the bench this weekend.

“Kalvin is a player with us, I don’t want to anticipate absolutely anything. Everyone knows the situation he has,” Guardiola stated.

“It depends if it happens. If it happens we talk. The market in January is not easy. We still have incredible things to play for, and after we decide.”

(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated news company feed – AFP)

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