Fall to the second division? I don't have a plan! Fat MF considers returning to his old team..."Focusing on securing electricity"
Nov 05, 2024
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England Football Insider reported on the 4th (Korea time) 'Philips will not sign Leeds again despite their struggles in Ipswich Town'
Phillips, who was once at the heart of the English national team's midfield, has been on the decline since his transfer to Manchester City. Phillips, who was a Leeds player, was a midfielder representing the EPL by sweeping through the midfield, but he rarely joined Manchester City and saw that. His performance rarely recovered even after receiving the opportunity to play, and after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he failed to manage his weight and was criticized by Pep Guardiola.
Since then, Phillips has sought a rebound through a lease. He joined West Ham on loan last season, but only played 12 league games and three starts. Two months after joining West Ham at the time, he was even evaluated as the "worst recruit in history".
Phillips, who returned to Manchester City, held Ipswich's hand this summer. Promoted side Ipswich wanted to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Phillips. However, Phillips was not successful in recruiting him. Phillips has made seven league appearances for Ipswich this season, starting all seven, but with minimal performance.
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However, Phillips had no intention of giving up his challenge in the EPL yet. I will continue to fight for the main position for the rest of the season.
Football Insider added 'Philips struggled to regain form in his Leeds days, but the last two years have been tough. According to the news, the Ipswich leadership was not very impressed with his condition. There are also prospects that Phillips wants to return to Leeds, but he is not expected to return to Leeds as he wants to play in the EPL this season.
Recently, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna also dismissed the possibility of an early termination of Phillips' loan. McKenna said "There was no such story at all, and it's a shame. He played a good game,' he said in a recent press conference.
Phillips' efforts to return as the best midfielder in the EPL have rarely paid off. If he doesn't really rebound this season, his chances for the next season may not remain in the second division.
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