LONDON • Had the coronavirus pandemic not occurred, Nathaniel Phillips would probably not be at Liverpool today. Phillips, 23, was happy to stay even though he felt his chances of playing were remote - before Saturday, he had made only one FA Cup appearance for Liverpool. On Phillips, who is into his third season at Anfield, the German told the BBC: "He's a brilliant guy, a smart guy, intelligent. "In the summer, 12 Championship teams wanted him. But Phillips is not overawed, saying: "It's important I'm playing first-team football...

Source: BBC November 01, 2020 21:00 UTC