Phillips stayed at the Etihad in the summer to fight for his place, but an exit is now increasingly likely after falling out of favour with Guardiola
Premier Leaguehas been told that City were open to letting him leave in the summer but it was the midfielder himself who decided to stay at the club as he felt leaving would be admitting defeat too early after his transfer from
A quiet, determined character whose calm exterior hides a competitive steeliness, it will be hurting him that he cannot make an impact at City even when injuries have opened up a path to the first team. Barring an uncharacteristic Guardiola change of heart, the most likely outcome from here, according to sources aware of the situation in the summer, is a loan move in January when there will be “plenty of interest”.
Despite no fitness or conditioning issues this season he has played just 10 per cent of City’s total minutes across all competitions, a statistic that will be troubling for a player intent on making England’s Euro 2024 squad.for the upcoming double-header with Australia and Italy and the England boss is nothing if not loyal. However even he admitted it was “not ideal” that Phillips wasn’t playing and he is vulnerable to the form of other English midfielders playing regularly.
It is a shame for a player whose debut season was hardly helped by persistent injuries. They undoubtedly didn’t help but Guardiola’s recent admission that he “sometimes struggles in a few things” appeared to be a clear reference to his inability to adapt to the tactical demands at City.The Catalan cut a frustrated figure and while there is never panic at City, it is the first challenge of their bid to win a fourth successive title.
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