Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips sent a 3-word message complimenting Luke Ayling on Instagram, after his performance for Leeds United in their 0-0 draw against Brentford.
The 31-year-old has started for Jesse Marsch’s side in the last 4 games, as he seems to have cemented his place as the club’s primary right-back once again.
Against Brentford, Luke Ayling put in yet another solid shift, which prompted Kalvin Phillips to praise the Leeds United ace on Instagram.
Initially, Rasmus Kristensen seem to have displaced the £20,000-a-week star during the start of the season.
The Danish international was earning rave reviews, surprising many of the Elland Road faithful who believed that he was at his very best as a centre-half.
However, Ayling, who has been a mainstay in the Whites defence since their return to the Premier League in 2020 is showcasing why form is temporary, class is permanent.
Phillips, since joining Pep Guardiola’s side has had a tough time of things.
Constant injury problems have halted the England international from well and truly pushing Rodri for a starting place at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite his own struggles, Kalvin Phillips expressed his admiration for former teammate Luke Ayling on Instagram.
Kalvin Phillips raves about Luke Ayling after Brentford draw on Instagram
“Lovely to see”, Kalvin Phillips commented on Instagram after Luke Ayling posted shots from his outing against Brentford.
Amongst the number of those who were extremely impressed by the Englishman also included the now-Manchester City ace.
Kalvin Phillips’ comment reflects his undying love for Leeds
This is not the first instance of the highly-rated defensive midfielder expressing his admiration for a former teammate since joining City.
When Mateusz Klich left the club as well, Phillips was in the comments section, paying homage to the legendary figure at Elland Road.
The same was the case after Luke Ayling posted on Instagram, as Kalvin Phillips seemed happy to see his ex-teammate thriving after playing against Brentford.
While it would be easy for the 26-year-old to be completely embroiled in the trials and tribulations that come with playing at the dominant force in English football, he seems to still have a soft spot for Leeds.
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