Kalvin Phillips, who joined West Ham on loan from Manchester City in January, has been given time to settle in, as stated by manager David Moyes, 'We're happy to give him a bit of time and let him break his way in.' Phillips opened up about his challenging time at Manchester City, particularly a 'misunderstanding' that led to Pep Guardiola's 'overweight' comment. Phillips acknowledged the correctness of the comment but criticized its public nature, which he said 'crushed' him and upset his family, especially his mother. He expressed a desire to play where he felt more wanted, leading to his move to West Ham, where he now feels 'a lot more alive.' Phillips also reflected on the influence of Marcelo Bielsa on his career.
🚨 Kalvin Phillips: “Pep was frustrated that I didn't come back into training early after the World Cup, of course — but it was miscommunication between the people that worked at City and myself”. “I got told to be back on a certain date and I was always going to go back earlier… https://t.co/4LiSLabWlO
🚨 Kalvin Phillips: “When Pep came out and said I was overweight, he was right to do so… but there are different ways to go about it”. “I did not disagree but obviously it took a big knock on my confidence”. “My family were not happy about it, either. Especially my mum”.… https://t.co/Ln4Xb6tubF
🔵 Kalvin Phillips: “I felt like if I wasn’t going to play at Man City, I want to go to a club where I’m wanted”. “Not that Man City didn’t want me but I just wanted to go somewhere where the manager was really keen and where he really wanted me”, told @RyanTaylorSport. https://t.co/QnPUPbkPCl
EXCLUSIVE: Kalvin Phillips reveals ‘misunderstanding’ that led to Pep Guardiola’s ‘overweight’ jibe in ‘lowest point’ at Man City https://t.co/6UWVUJl8bg https://t.co/6UWVUJl8bg
🗣️ ‘Pep Guardiola’s weight comment crushed me – we never made up’ Kalvin Phillips interview | ✍️ @TomAllnutt_ Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/qnGODFQ93o
‘I feel a lot more alive’: Kalvin Phillips on weight, West Ham and Bielsa https://t.co/Sg83N2Clzo
"We're happy to give him a bit of time and let him break his way in" 💬 West Ham manager David Moyes on midfielder Kalvin Phillips who joined the club on loan from Man City in January 🤝🏴 https://t.co/9Mo6FYtbnl