RUNAWAY PREMIER LEAGUE leaders Liverpool have recalled Nathaniel Phillips from his loan spell with German club Stuttgart in response to a sudden shortage of centre-backs at Anfield.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is down to two fit senior central defenders in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez, with Joel Matip (knee) and Dejan Lovren (hamstring) both sidelined and midfielder Fabinho — a possible replacement — also out with a knee injury.
Now a recall for the 22-year-old Phillips, who has made 11 appearances for the Bundesliga 2 side this season, could see him make his debut in the FA Cup third round Merseyside derby tie at home to Everton on 5 January.
“Liverpool have reached an agreement with Stuttgart for Nathaniel Phillips to return from his loan spell in January,” Liverpool said in a statement issued Friday.
Liverpool, bidding to be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, surged 13 points clear at the top of the table with a 4-0 win at second-placed Leicester on Thursday.
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Great news at a great and exciting time to be a Chelsea fan. KTBFFH
Should be made club captain. Great role model.
Great stuff. Played out of his skin to earn it in the last few months
He is a top player. Wonder has this anything to do with a certain manager returning. I believe he had a great relationship with Jose…
Even as a united fan I am a huge lampard fan… Part of me was hoping he would leave and come to united for a season.. Wishful thinking!
why is he a role model?
He does adds for Subway