“Nat Phillips, wow! I couldn’t be more happy,” says Jurgen Klopp of Premier League debutant after the game; Jamie Carragher also says Phillips now in contention for starting place against Man City on November 8 after fine showing in win over West Ham.
Jurgen Klopp described Nat Phillips’ Premier League debut as a “wow” performance as he earned the man of the match award in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over West Ham.
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Phillips, brought in to replace the injured Fabinho as central defensive injury problems forced Klopp’s hand, was integral to Liverpool’s narrow victory, claiming the man-of-the-match award from Sky Sports co-commentator Jamie Carragher.
The 23-year-old was close to a move to the Championship early in October, and was therefore not included in Liverpool’s Champions League squad, but registered a match-high nine clearances against West Ham in an assured top-flight debut.
