After spending seven prosperous years at his childhood club Leeds, Kalvin Phillips embarked on a significant transfer to Manchester City in July 2022, for a reported fee of £42 million ($52m). Despite his aspirations to secure a regular starting position under manager Pep Guardiola, Phillips encountered difficulties in obtaining consistent playing time during his 18-month tenure at the Etihad Stadium. With just five starts and 26 substitute appearances across all competitions, the midfielder confessed to feeling “useless” due to his limited involvement.
In an interview with West Ham’s official club media, Phillips expressed his desire to return to playing football and enjoying the game after departing from Manchester City in January. He articulated that the absence of playing time left him feeling ineffective and expressed his eagerness to join a supportive club with passionate fans where he could relish playing football once again.
Although initially saddened by the necessity to move on, Phillips quickly embraced the excitement of joining West Ham and experiencing life in London. Conversations with West Ham’s sporting director Mark Noble and former teammate Declan Rice, both of whom spoke highly of the club, influenced Phillips’ decision-making process significantly.
Impressed by the endorsements from Rice and Noble, Phillips eagerly anticipates working under the guidance of manager David Moyes, who has outlined clear objectives for him to follow. He aims to contribute defensively while also aiming to increase his goal tally. Phillips exudes confidence and looks forward to collaborating with the talented players at West Ham, believing that the team has the potential to compete for Champions League qualification.
Having made his debut for West Ham against Bournemouth earlier in the month, Phillips is determined to establish himself in Moyes’s starting lineup swiftly. With an upcoming match against Arsenal, he hopes to showcase his abilities and win over both the fans and his manager with a compelling performance.
Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips
This season he played in total 6 times for 175 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 7th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United lost 3-0 against Manchester United.
West Ham United performance and stats
West Ham United is currently 7th in the Premier League with 36 points.
In the last 23 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, West Ham United lost 3-0 against Manchester United.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 36 goals and conceding 36.
West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday 11th of February in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.