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Kalvin Phillips is moving from a coach that never seemed to rate him, to one at West Ham who clearly does.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old struggled to get opportunities at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now the England international is looking to rebuild his career under his long-term admirer David Moyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the midfielder\u2019s loan move was officially confirmed, we examine how Phillips will fit in at the London Stadium.<\/p>\n
Manager praise<\/h2>\n
This deal does not represent a moment of short-term opportunism from West Ham, who have tracked Phillips for some time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Hammers lodged a reported \u00a350million bid for him in January 2022, some six months before he joined City for \u00a345m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moyes also publicly praised the midfielder back in 2021, when the Irons took on Phillips\u2019 boyhood club Leeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cI\u2019m a big admirer of Kalvin Phillips and have been for a long time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery time I went to watch Leeds, and when I was out of work and they won the Championship, I was always thinking he looked a really influential player and a real prospect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moyes finally has his man. Phillips arrives with West Ham\u2019s squad needing some reinforcement, following a number of injuries and international call-ups.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of the move, City boss Guardiola stressed his desire for the out-of-favour star to shine in the capital.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt is six months and hopefully he gets the minutes he deserves that I have not been able to give him. [He is an] exceptional human being.\u201d<\/p>\n
A recent injury to Edson Alverez has had a particular impact on the West Ham midfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Mexican has been out with a calf problem and the Hammers have missed his ability to control games and the defensive solidity that he provides.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James Ward-Prowse and Tomas Soucek were the midfielders in Moyes\u2019 4-2-3-1 formation in the 2-2 draw at Sheffield United last Sunday, with Danny Ings operating as a No10.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Phillips gives West Ham cover and competition for Alvarez, though it looks likely they will ultimately line up alongside each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a pair, they would provide the mid-table outfit with a very dependable engine room, allowing Ward-Prowse to be pushed further up the pitch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Phillips could be drafted straight into the team to face Bournemouth in the Premier League next Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alvarez may also be in contention, having returned to training this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Few people will be watching Phillips\u2019 early weeks at West Ham with more interest than Gareth Southgate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in November, the England manager warned of a need of game time, while also offering encouragement to the defensive midfielder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Southgate said: \u201cHe needs to play and is a really important player for us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t have many players who can operate the way he can. We have faith and trust in him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Phillips had the chance to leave City last summer but chose to stay and fight for his place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That always seemed an uphill task, as he sought to oust Rodri from the team and convince a sceptical Guardiola.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Moyes, he has a manager invested in his talents, whose setup should suit his mix of defensive strength and long-range passing ability.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Phillips has left it late but it looks like he finally has the platform he needs to book his spot at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n
LiveScore: Live Sport Updates<\/h3>\n
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