After a challenging debut campaign and despite Mateo Kovacic's impending transfer from Chelsea, Phillips wants to give his City career a go, which would surprise some Premier League fans.
His City career was delayed early due to a shoulder injury, and since the World Cup, he has mostly been unable to unseat Rodri, who has been dominant in the holding midfield position this season.
Phillips wants to show himself to Pep Guardiola and move past his uncertain future.
He admitted to BBC Radio Manchester, "I came here to play football and win trophies." This season, I haven't accomplished as much as I'd like to.
"I'll try to get back as fit as I can next preseason and hopefully I can be like guys like Rodri and Gundogan who are very important to the team and undroppable," said the player.
Prior to joining Manchester City, Phillips was an essential part of Leeds' midfield, netting 14 goals in 234 appearances for the Yorkshire club.
But it appears he has had trouble regaining his rhythm at City, as Guardiola claims Phillips has had trouble adjusting to his team's system since coming over from Leeds.
Phillips, an Englishman with 26 appearances, acknowledged
He acknowledged to BBC Radio Manchester: "I came here to play football and win trophies." I haven't accomplished as much as I'd like to this season.
Next preseason, the player added, "I'll try to get back as fit as I can and hopefully I can be like guys like Rodri and Gundogan who are very important to the team and undroppable."
Phillips was a crucial component of Leeds' midfield before moving to Manchester City, scoring 14 goals in 234 games for the Yorkshire club.
Guardiola thinks Phillips has struggled to fit into his team's system since moving to City from Leeds, so it appears he has had difficulties finding his rhythm there.
Englishman Phillips, who has made 26 appearances, acknowledged
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