Philips started slowly but he has started winning second balls and allows Bellingham and rice to control the midfield
I really like Phillips but I think he dropped a bollock by going to City (not that I blame him in the slightest) Liverpool would have been a much better fit for him.
You might be able to drop a Grealish or Maddison in there in some of the easier games but when push comes to shove I want Phillips and Rice in the team. Unless we magically produce a world class center half in the next 18 months.
This is it. I think GS likes Stones and Maguire as ball playing CBs but he doesn’t trust them enough defensively. Especially when our full backs play high. It’s the sensible option.
I think Stones playing is a no brainer but with Maguire I think it's more of a case of is there anyone obviously better? If not your making a change for changes sake.
We do need someone else to come along and take that position before the world cup IMO.
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Saka is so class, could be unreal in a couple of years.
We do need someone else to come along and take that position before the world cup IMO.