Only eight Premier League outings have been made by the £42 million summer acquisition for City.
According to Pep Guardiola, Kalvin Phillips' future at Manchester City is in his own hands.
The £42 million summer acquisition has played in only eight Premier League games for City, all as a substitute. On Saturday, when his former team Leeds comes to the Etihad, he will be anxious to play in his ninth.
After having shoulder surgery in September, Phillips experienced a setback in his City career. However, after his comeback in November, John Stones and Rodri have both moved out of defense into more advanced positions, making it difficult for Phillips to dislodge Rodri from the center of Guardiola's midfield.
Due to the England midfielder's limited playing time, there have been rumors that the player and club may split ways this summer. However, Guardiola has stated that no decisions will be made at this time.
According to the players, remarked Guardiola. "Since we're already here, I try to be open and forthcoming about my thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes my emotions shift. However, in the end, it is up to the players to persuade themselves and the squad, not just because I say so.
"They need to gain my trust. Not just Kalvin, but every single one of them, and how they behave. Teams frequently change, as do players who were extremely crucial in prior seasons but are now less so this year. It depends on how they behave; anything could happen.
City is still in competition on three levels. If they defeat Leeds, they would move four points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. They will then play Real Madrid away in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, and they will face Manchester United in the FA Cup final in June.
According to Guardiola, Phillips has suffered because of how closely the Premier League title battle is contested.
Guardiola stated, "I'm not complaining about Kalvin because it's hard to take the rhythm when you don't play much.
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