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Published on 2024-02-02 19:00:00
Former Manchester City player Michael Brown recently commented on Kalvin Phillips’ struggle in his debut match for West Ham. Speaking in an interview with the Football News Show on BBC, Brown expressed his belief that the England international would be disappointed with his debut performance. During the match, Phillips was unable to keep possession of the ball, leading to Bournemouth’s early lead.
Although the game eventually ended in a 1-1 draw, the Manchester City loanee was substituted just a few minutes after a penalty from James Ward-Prowse evened the score. Brown predicted that it would take a few more games for Phillips to adapt to his new team’s style of play and pointed out that the player had not performed as well as he could have. However, Brown also expressed his confidence in Phillips’s ability to improve, reaffirming his belief in the player.
In response to Brown’s assessment of Phillips’s debut, the overall performance of the 28-year-old should be taken into consideration. Despite the early mistake, Phillips performed well, successfully completing four tackles and maintaining an 82.9% passing accuracy. Additionally, he managed to register a shot on target and win two aerial duels.
This match was particularly significant for Phillips, as it marked his first appearance since leaving Manchester City. Given that he has not had much playing time this season, it is understandable that Phillips might need some time to reach his best form. With more opportunities to play for West Ham, Phillips is likely to gain confidence and improve his performance as the season progresses.
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