Roy Hodgson, manager of Crystal Palace, has confirmed that the club is interested in loaning Kalvin Phillips. The move could offer the Manchester City star, who has been consistently overlooked by Pep Guardiola, the chance of regular football before the Euros this summer.
Crystal Palace offers lifeline
Hodgson has expressed his interest in signing Phillips, who has 31 caps for England, and believes that many managers would be thrilled to have him on their team. While there may be financial restrictions, Hodgson is hopeful that Crystal Palace will be able to make a move for the talented midfielder.
He said, "If Kalvin Phillips is available and a possibility for the club, there will be financial restrictions, but if you’re talking about the level of player, I don’t feel there will be many managers who would not say: ‘Yeah, we will be really happy to have him come to the club.'"
If Manchester City decides to sell Phillips, Crystal Palace may not be able to afford him. However, if a loan option is on the table, Hodgson believes that Crystal Palace could make a strong case for Phillips to join them.
Regular football ahead of the Euros
Crystal Palace is offering Phillips the opportunity to play regular football in the Premier League, which could be crucial for his chances of securing a place in the England squad for the Euros. With other clubs potentially interested in Phillips, Hodgson knows that Crystal Palace will face competition.
He added, "We might not be the only club in that position, so at the end of the day, a lot will have to happen before we find out where Kalvin Phillips is going to end up if he’s going to go anywhere."
Potential interest in other players
During the press conference, Hodgson was also asked about Crystal Palace's interest in Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah and Genk's Daniel Munoz. The manager praised both players, describing them as "good players." He also mentioned that he had watched video footage of Munoz, a Colombian defender.
Crystal Palace's potential moves in the transfer market will be closely watched in the coming weeks as the club looks to strengthen its squad.
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Statistics
- Players with a balanced diet containing adequate macronutrients have a 30% lower injury rate than those with less balanced nutritional habits.
- Football players who follow a structured fitness regimen can see up to a 7% increase in their on-field speed and agility benchmarks.
- Goalkeepers who engage in specialized reaction-time training reduce their goals-conceded tally by an average of 25% over a season.
- Teams that prioritize teamwork in training sessions increase their passing accuracy by an average of 15% in competitive matches.
- Players who train for more than 10 hours a week show a 20% improvement in technique compared to those who train for less time.
External Links
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nscaa.com
topendsports.com
soccercoachweekly.net
uefa.com
How To
How to enhance your physical fitness in football
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