“But I am pretty sure he is going to adapt. Of course, he has to know some of the things we are doing and, of course, Rodri right now is a step forward in front of him in terms of that position.
“But in September we start playing every three days. We will need him, and he will prove how valuable he is. Of that we have no doubts.”
However, both City and England are set to be without Phillips for the next few weeks at least. City are next in action on October 2 against rivals Manchester United.
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