Kalvin Phillips’ debut blunder: A costly start for West Ham against Bournemouth

Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder at West Ham, faced a challenging start in a match against Bournemouth. His back pass was intercepted by Dominic Solanke, giving Bournemouth an early lead. Fans praised Phillips' assist, while others pointed to Kurt Zouma's pass. West Ham managed to salvage a point through James Ward-Prowse's penalty. Phillips, who completed his loan from Manchester City, is eager to secure regular playing time under Moyes.

Kalvin Phillips' Debut Blunder: A Costly Start For West Ham Against Bournemouth

In what was anticipated as a promising debut for Kalvin Phillips at West Ham after his recent loan move from Manchester City, the midfielder endured a challenging start in the match against Bournemouth. David Moyes entrusted Phillips with a starting position, but just three minutes into the game, an unfortunate back pass by Phillips was intercepted by Dominic Solanke, who efficiently converted the opportunity to give Bournemouth an early lead.

Fans took to social media to express their reactions, with some sympathizing with Phillips, while others humorously labeled it as a “great assist.” However, some pointed out the role of Kurt Zouma’s pass that led to the error, sparking discussions among supporters. Despite the early setback, West Ham managed to salvage a point, thanks to James Ward-Prowse’s second-half penalty.

The draw was a relief for the Hammers, mitigating the impact of Phillips’ early mistake. Phillips, having completed his loan move from Manchester City last week, is eager to secure regular playing time under Moyes. With aspirations of solidifying his place in Gareth Southgate’s Euro squad, Phillips remains determined to make a positive impact for West Ham in the coming matches.

Here is the highlight video of West Ham vs. Bournemouth, which ended with a 1-1 draw.

Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips

Defender, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 29

179 cm

72 kg

Season 2024
Played 2 1 Missed
Minutes 90 45.0 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 0 0.0 Avg
Passes 53 26.545.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 5 times for 157 minutes for Premier League.

Kalvin Phillips didn’t score any goal for West Ham United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United drew 1-1 against AFC Bournemouth.

West Ham United performance and stats

West Ham United

Manager: Julen Lopetegui Argote
Top 3 Scorers
This season

West Ham United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 36 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, West Ham United drawn 1-1 against AFC Bournemouth.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 36 goals and conceding 33.​

West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester United on Sunday 4th of February in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.​

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