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Liverpool fans react as Nat Phillips returns to Merseyside from Stuttgart loan
Liverpool have confirmed on their official website that centre-back Nat Phillips has been recalled from his loan spell at German side Stuttgart to provide cover to Jurgen Klopp’s side over the next handful of games – and Reds fans have reacted on Twitter.
Phillips – who joined Liverpool in the summer of 2016 from Bolton Wanderers – is yet to make his senior debut for Liverpool. But the 22-year-old was a regular in Liverpool’s Under-23 side, and is now hoping to get some first-team action.
He joined Stuttgart in the summer to gain some playing time, immediately after signing a long-term deal at Anfield. He has since managed 11 appearances for Stuttgart, but has now been recalled by The Reds.
Dejan Lovren is currently sidelined through injury due to a muscle injury, while Joel Matip is sidelined through a knee injury – which is keeping Cameroon defender out of action for a considerable amount of time.
With Sepp van der Berg still relatively young, Liverpool are left with just Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez as recognised first-team options. Fabinho is also injured, leaving Jordan Henderson to play at centre-back against Monterrey in the Club World Cup.
Now, Phillips has been recalled and will be able to play for Liverpool from January 1 – making him available for the FA Cup third round clash against Merseyside rivals Everton. Reds fans have reacted on Twitter to the news that Phillips has returned.
Feels like a new signing imo.
— Samue (@SamueILFC)
Smart move. We are short at CB
— Dean Van Nguyen (@deanvannguyen)
No brainer really
— Sir Matthaus 🎭 (@Rsvpchuki)
Nice one, it's very much needed to cover vvd and gomez
— Harvey D' wizkid (@lfc_nelson)
Great idea. Loan team will have been monitoring his performances. Hopefully he can provide adequate cover when needed then return to Stuttgart for the remainder of the season.
— ♿Rachel Ellis♿ (@RleEllis)
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