Guardiola reveals Bielsa talks were key to landing ´perfect´ Phillips

Pep Guardiola labelled Kalvin Phillips a “perfect” replacement for Fernandinho as he weighed up whether to hand the England midfielder his first Manchester City start against Newcastle United. Guardiola also revealed talks with Phillips’ former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa proved crucial to City’s decision to recruit the 26-year-old. Phillips joined City from Leeds in a […]