Jamie Redknapp believes Kalvin Phillips is 'miles off' what is needed of him at Manchester City following the midfielder's passive display against Southampton.
Phillips made his first start for City in Wednesday night's 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat at St. Mary's and was one of several players at fault in the build-up for Sekou Mara's opening goal. The usually tenacious midfielder twice lost possession before Sergio Gomez followed suit, with French forward Mara nipping in front of a static Kyle Walker to fire home.
Moussa Djenepo doubled the home side's lead five minutes later, lifting the ball over Stefan Ortega after driving through a midfield that lacked the necessary bite. Phillips lasted just over an hour before being hooked for the dependable Rodri, and Redknapp insisted after the final whistle that the former Leeds United man has temporarily lost his trademark edge.
