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Kalvin Phillips debut highlights Fernandinho truth as Pep Guardiola conducts Man City experiment

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Kalvin Phillips made his Manchester City debut at the NRG Stadium on Thursday, helping his team win by two goals to one. The new signing played just 45 minutes against Club America after being substituted on at half-time.

The Englishman didn't necessarily deliver fireworks but already, Pep Guardiola has offered an insight into why he was purchased.

Despite his background as a midfielder, Phillips was deployed as a centre-back against the Mexican outfit. He performed in the role on a number of occasions for Marcelo Bielsa during his time at Leeds United.

While the legendary coach admitted his best position was in the middle of the park, he expressed several times that Phillips can perform to a solid level in defence. READ MORE: Pep Guardiola can give Man City midfield what they had in glorious 2014 run-in It is a trait that Phillips shares with a certain Fernandinho, who left Manchester this summer after his contract expired.

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