Pep Guardiola says he’s “very, very pleased” with Kalvin Phillips.
The 28-year-old has struggled for consistent playing time at Manchester City and only started three times in the Premier League for West Ham during his loan spell, after joining in January.
Speaking after Manchester City’s pre-season friendly match with Barcelona Guardiola said: “Kalvin was really good.
“When he can get the ball and see all of the pitch in front of him he is a really good player.
“When I have him in smaller spaces we have more problems.
“With the ball he was really good and helped us a lot. I am very, very pleased with his performance.”
Phillips, who is usually deployed in midfield, played at centre-back during the game and impressed in an unfamiliar role.
“When we have all our central defenders we have a lot of them, that is why it is not his position but we will see,” added Guardiola.
“He is helping us and this is good for us.”
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