Kalvin Phillips, currently on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, faced criticism and backlash after a disappointing performance against Newcastle. The midfielder, who has struggled for form since joining West Ham in January, had a nightmare outing against Newcastle, which ended in a 3-2 defeat for his team.

Phillips, 28, was subbed on with West Ham leading 3-1 but ended up giving away a penalty that led to Newcastle’s second goal. He was heckled by a fan as he made his way to the team coach after the match, with the fan calling him “useless.” In response, Phillips reportedly stuck up his middle finger at the fan, drawing criticism for his reaction. Fans slammed Phillips on social media, with some calling his loan move the “worst loan of all time” and suggesting he should be sent back to Manchester City.

Phillips’ move to West Ham was intended to help him earn a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024, but his poor form is casting doubt on that possibility. West Ham paid an undisclosed loan fee for Phillips and will cover his £140,000-a-week wages until the end of the season. However, his recent performances and behavior have raised concerns among fans and pundits alike.

🚨⚽️ Kalvin Phillips showed the middle finger to a West Ham United fan who called him useless as he was getting on the team bus after West Ham United’s 4-3 loss to Newcastle United.#PremierLeague #Football pic.twitter.com/xRo7Y1HLSb

— Linesman ⚽️ (@_Linesman_) March 31, 2024

Kalvin Phillips

This season he played in total 11 times for 381 minutes for Premier League.

Kalvin Phillips didn’t score any goal for West Ham United. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 7th in Premier League. In the last match West Ham United lost 4-3 against Newcastle United.

West Ham United performance and stats

West Ham United is currently 7th in the Premier League with 44 points.

In the last 30 games, it has won 12 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, West Ham United lost 4-3 against Newcastle United.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 49 goals and conceding 54.​

West Ham United will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday 2nd of April in London. The prediction is Tottenham Hotspur winning the match.​

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