Some Liverpool supporters are unhappy that Nat Phillips has signed a new deal with the Reds, with many claiming that it makes no sense.
The 24-year-old became something of a cult hero at Anfield last season, having been thrown into the team by Jurgen Klopp.
A host of long-term injuries to the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip meant that Phillips was called into action more than expected, but he helped Liverpool finish third in the Premier League.
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With those key centre-backs fit again and Ibrahima Konate signed from RB Leipzig, though, Phillips now finds himself as fifth-choice in his position.
Despite this, Liverpool confirmed on Tuesday [via the club’s official Twitter account] that the Englishman has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield, with no other clubs willing to buy him on transfer deadline day despite him being linked with an exit in recent weeks.
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Liverpool fans unhappy with Phillips update
These Reds fans took to Twitter to show their unhappiness at Phillips being given a new contract amid an absence of new signings on deadline day.
“Love you Nat but this club is gonna throw me off the edge”
Credit: @MoThiagoA6_
“Sorry, what?”
Credit: @dpgingo1
“This club is just laughing at the fans today aren’t they?”
Credit: @jayreid1987
“I’m tired of this club”
Credit: @twlsjf
“Nah I’m speechless”
Credit: @monsutaendo_
“This is the nail in the coffin”
Credit: @fcDavee
In other news, one Liverpool player is set for a deadline day exit – find out who it is here.