Kalvin Phillips: Pep Guardiola admits he feels sorry for Man City outcast
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for barely playing him in the Premier League this season and admits he feels sorry for the former Leeds United midfielder. The 28-year-old has featured in just four Premier League Game s this season, clocking up 89 minutes in total, and has seen the likes of Manuel Akanji and Rico Lewis - defenders by trade - preferred in the defensive midfield role when Rodri and John Stones have not been available. Phillips joined City on a six-year contract last summer, moving from boyhood club Leeds, but has always been on the periphery of the side. He played just 289 minutes of Premier League Football in his first season at the club, with most of those clocked up when City had already wrapped up a third successive title. "I don't know what's going to happen. I feel so sorry for my decision for him. I've said that many times," Guardiola told reporters at his latest media conference. "He doesn't...