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Liverpool fans have blasted Nathaniel Phillips for his atrocious defensive displays in the ongoing pre-season friendly against Manchester United played today (12 July) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Merseysiders are currently losing 3-0 to the Red Devils in their ongoing friendly match. The Anfield faithful are understandably upset. While this is not a match that will count for much, Reds fans were not expecting to see their team lose 3-0 against United inside the first 33 minutes of the match.
One player who has notably irked the fans with his display is Phillips. Supporters have taken to Twitter to slam the star. Here is a selection of tweets from the unhappy Liverpool support:
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Phillips has struggled to find his place in the first-team since joining the Reds' academy in 2019. He has managed to make just 25 senior team appearances across competitions till date.
The defender's embarrassing display in defense against the Red Devils won't give his manager a reason to start him in Premier League games any time soon. Now 25 years old, and with fans clamoring for his exit from the club, he will likely leave Anfield on loan or on a permanent transfer this summer.
Manchester United score three first-half goals against a stumbling Liverpool
United have gotten off to a brilliant start on their pre-season tour in the Far East. The Red Devils are currently facing their arch rivals in the first match of their pre-season tour at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand.
The Red Devils began the half with increased urgency and took the lead after just 12 minutes on the clock through Jadon Sancho. They doubled their lead in the 30th minute through Brazilian midfielder Fred, before Anthony Martial made it 3-0 just three minutes after his chipped strike.
It is worth remembering that Liverpool did a comprehensive double over their arch rivals last season, beating them 0-5 away and 4-0 at home.
The Red Devils look in amazing shape and fans will wish for similar performances moving forward under Erik ten Hag. While it is just pre-season, United fans will be very encouraged by this half and will look forward to the season with new hope under the Dutch manager.
Liverpool will hope to turn the match around in the second half. However, the 2022 Champions League finalists will need to improve their performance to get back into the game.
