Overview

• The 29-year-old has been named in Manchester City's 25-man Premier League squad, making him available for domestic selection including the Manchester derby.
• Reports citing The Telegraph say he could be considered for Sunday’s match, which would mark his first City appearance in about 21 months if selected.
• Phillips last played competitively for City on December 19, 2023, as a late substitute in the Club World Cup against Urawa Red Diamonds.
• He spent the past two seasons on loan at West Ham and Ipswich, with limited impact as Ipswich were relegated and his England place slipped away.
• He was expected to leave this summer, has been regaining fitness after an Achilles problem, and had his No. 4 shirt reassigned to Tijjani Reijnders.