Manchester United supporters sang an x rated explicit song about Kalvin Phillips size to make fun of him with the chant video viral
Phillips was “overweight” when he returned from the World Cup in Qatar, a fact that drew the ire of his own boss, Pep Guardiola.
During the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, United fans used the jibe as ammunition.
Man Utd fans mock Kalvin Phillips for being overweight during derby, chant video goes viral
Supporters at the Stretford End reportedly chanted to Phillips, “Get your t**s out for the lads,” according to writer Andy Mitten.
Fucking hell i forgot about this.
Man United fans to Kalvin Phillips yesterday.
"Get your tits out for the lads" 🤣pic.twitter.com/IChcG4lVFZ
— Paul, Manc Bald and Bred (@MufcWonItAll) January 15, 2023
After that, they started chanting about how his former team Leeds is “falling apart again.” After returning from the winter World Cup, Phillips, age 27, was not included on City’s roster. When questioned why, Guardiola said, “He’s not injured – he arrived overweight.”
Who is Kalvin Phillips? Early life, career and contract with Manchester United!
Born in England on December 2, 1995, footballer Kalvin Mark Phillips plays midfield for Manchester City of the Premier League and for the national team.
Phillips graduated from Leeds United’s youth academy and debuted with the main squad in 2015. Phillips played for the Championship-winning Leeds club in 2019-20, led by coach Marcelo Bielsa. Phillips earned his senior squad debut after this season and went on to help England finish as UEFA Euro 2020 runners-up.
On July 4, 2022, Phillips reportedly signed a six-year contract with Premier League winners Manchester City for an initial sum of £42 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to £45 million. Phillips made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Rodri in a 2-0 road victory over West Ham United on August 7. Even so, Phillips had to deal with injury issues and had shoulder surgery in September. His four outings for City had come off the bench. Midway through December 2022, after returning from the World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola lamented that he had gained weight.
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