Pep Guardiola defended Kalvin Phillips after the Manchester City midfielder was singled out for criticism in the 2-0 defeat to Southampton.
Phillips made his first competitive start for the Blues six months after joining from Leeds, but endured a night to forget as struggled in midfield and was one of those culpable for both goals conceded. The England international was picked apart by pundits for his poor performance, but Guardiola said that everyone was responsible for the defeat rather than one individual.
"He needs time, a lot of time injured," said Guardiola. "It's not about Kalvin or this player or the other one, when you have nights like today it's the responsibility for everyone. First the manager of course, but everyone."
