'Proper nonsense' - Man City outcast has to go again after bruising week

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Kalvin Phillips has to pick himself up again after 'proper nonsense' cast doubt on his loan at Ipswich. Phillips, 28, is looking to get his career back on track after a damaging two years at Manchester City that saw him lose form, confidence, and his place in the England squad for the European Championship.

There were several offers in the summer, but Phillips chose to move to newly-promoted Ipswich on a season-long loan. The former Leeds star has started seven of the last eight games and has been praised by coach Kieran McKenna for the qualities he has brought to the Premier League new boys.

However, speculation emerged last week that Ipswich were considering terminating his loan early due to concerns he 'wasn't up to speed'. READ MORE: Man City are quietly cancelling out the biggest major Arsenal advantage READ MORE: 'Doubts' - Man City could have more players out vs Spurs as injury crisis bites Ipswich are not able to cut short the loan in the terms of their agreement with City, but even if they were McKenna has made clear that they would not want to.

All Phillips can do is shut out the noise and focus on carry on doing everything he can to impress. "What can I say on that?