Rodri received a straight red card for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest, leaving Kalvin Phillips in line to face Newcastle, Wolves and Arsenal.
Kalvin Phillips has been waiting for an opportunity like the one that presented itself on Saturday - and now wants to 'make a name for himself' at Manchester City.
ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola reaction to Rodri red card could earn him same Man City treatment as Joao CanceloReplacing Jeremy Doku shortly after Rodri's red card, Phillips helped City protect their lead and secure a sixth win from six in the Premier League, and he will hope to start in the Carabao Cup at Newcastle on Wednesday - before two Premier League games at Wolves and Arsenal.
Guardiola said recently that Phillips declined the chance to leave on loan in the summer, with the England midfielder said it never crossed his mind to 'give up' at City after just one year. "The lads in the changing room can sense when you are happy or unhappy. There have been times last season, this season where I have been very unhappy but it’s all been an experience for me, growing as a person and a player.
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