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Guardiola Apologizes to Kalvin Phillips for Weight Comment Upon World Cup Return in 2022″
Manchester City Guardiola’s Apology and Clarification.
Guardiola expressed regret for his remarks, acknowledging their impact on Phillips’ confidence. Phillips himself admitted the comments had affected his self-esteem. Guardiola clarified that he had spoken to Phillips privately before making his views public.
“Yeah, I’m sorry. I apologize to him. I spoke to him before. I never, ever don’t speak to the team before I say something here, or the player in that case,” Pep Guardiola stated ahead of Manchester City’s Tuesday match against Brentford.
Kalvin Phillips’ Challenges at Manchester City and West Ham
Since moving from Leeds United to Manchester City in 2022 for an initial fee of £42 million, Phillips has faced challenges. Despite high expectations, he has had limited game time at City, managing only six starts in 18 months. This led to a loan move to West Ham United in January 2024.
However, Phillips’ time at West Ham has been turbulent, marked by errors and a red card against Nottingham Forest, adding to his season’s difficulties.
Manchester City aims to secure three points against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. The team currently sits third in the league table, four points behind leaders Liverpool and two points behind second-placed Arsenal, with a game in hand over both teams.