When Netherlands hero Arjen Robben cut in on his left foot during his playing days, defenders often recounted how they knew what was coming but couldn’t stop it.
Would it be too harsh to use that illustration for Kalvin Phillips’ stay at Manchester City? It seems no matter how hard he tries, an exit is inevitable.
Rodri’s suspension was his time to step in and shine. The England star himself admitted his teammate’s red card against Nottingham Forest signalled one of the biggest weeks of his Blues stay.
It began with a start against Newcastle United in the League Cup. READ MORE: Guardiola agrees with his captains over lingering City concern READ MORE: Etihad Stadium to host Euro 2028 matches after successful bid Phillips did OK but was hardly convincing as City suffered their first defeat of the season.