Kalvin Phillips ‘has to go now’ after Man City twist – ‘he’s not in a good place,’ says pundit
Frank McAvennie has told Kalvin Phillips he needs to leave Man City.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker said Phillips is “not in a good place” and has to try and turn things around.
As quoted by Sky Sports (25 December), the Cityzens boss claimed the 27-year-old returned from the World Cup “overweight” and “not in the right condition to train”.
The 27-year-old was an unused substitute for Pep Guardiola’s side once again in their 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday (31 December).
The midfielder was also left on the bench for the 3-1 win over Leeds United on 26 December.
The England international has made just four appearances for the Sky Blues this season.
Phillips joined the Etihad in July in a deal worth around £45million and signed a contract until 2028.
McAvennie suggested the time is up for Phillips at City.
“You have got to make up your mind,” he told Football Insider.
“You need to play every week so if you are not getting it at Man City you have got to go now. If he has got aspirations to get back into the England team he has to play every week.
“He should have been fighting for Declan Rice’s place. It is not a good place to be in for Phillips. He has got to make up his mind about what he is going to do.
“Only he can change it. Maybe Pep has flung down the gauntlet to see what he can do.“
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