Calvin Phillips Pep Guardiola, the English coach of Manchester City, complained about the return of midfielder Calvin Phillips from the World Cup period with his country with "excess weight" and his inability to train normally with the team. Guardiola was initially vague about why Phillips, 27, was not on the bench in Thursday's 3-2 win over champions Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium.
Calvin Phillips The midfielder's return from the World Cup with his nation carrying "extra weight" and his inability to practise properly with the team drew complaints from Pep Guardiola, the English manager of Manchester City. When asked why Phillips, 27, wasn't on the bench during Thursday's 3-2 FA Cup victory against reigning champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola first remained evasive.
More than any other English Premier League side, City sent 16 players to the World Cup, and all of them were given time off following their involvement in the tournament in Qatar. In Phillips' instance, who only had two substitute appearances at the World Cup, it happened after England's defeat to France in the quarterfinals. Guardiola stated, "When he's fit, he'll play because we need him so much. I have absolutely no issue with the England training schedule." The Spaniard said, "It's a private chat with Calvin," when asked if he was dissatisfied. On Wednesday, City will begin its league championship defence campaign away to Phillips' previous side, Leeds United.
World Cup, came after England lost in the quarter-finals against France. "When he's ready he'll play because we need him a lot," Guardiola continued, adding that he has "absolutely" no problem with the England training regime. When asked if he was disappointed, the Spaniard replied: "It's a private conversation with Calvin." City will resume its league title defense campaign on Wednesday away to Leeds United, Phillips team
Calvin Phillips The midfielder's return from the World Cup with his nation carrying "extra weight" and his inability to practise properly with the team drew complaints from Pep Guardiola, the English manager of Manchester City. When asked why Phillips, 27, wasn't on the bench during Thursday's 3-2 FA Cup victory against reigning champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola first remained evasive.
More than any other English Premier League side, City sent 16 players to the World Cup, and all of them were given time off following their involvement in the tournament in Qatar. In Phillips' instance, who only had two substitute appearances at the World Cup, it happened after England's defeat to France in the quarterfinals. Guardiola stated, "When he's fit, he'll play because we need him so much. I have absolutely no issue with the England training schedule." The Spaniard said, "It's a private chat with Calvin," when asked if he was dissatisfied. On Wednesday, City will begin its league championship defence campaign away to Phillips' previous side, Leeds United.
World Cup, came after England lost in the quarter-finals against France. "When he's ready he'll play because we need him a lot," Guardiola continued, adding that he has "absolutely" no problem with the England training regime. When asked if he was disappointed, the Spaniard replied: "It's a private conversation with Calvin." City will resume its league title defense campaign on Wednesday away to Leeds United, Phillips team
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