{"id":609276,"date":"2022-01-31T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=609276"},"modified":"2022-01-31T08:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:00:12","slug":"bournemouth-agree-loan-deal-for-liverpool-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/01\/31\/bournemouth-agree-loan-deal-for-liverpool-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"Bournemouth Agree Loan Deal for Liverpool Defender"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Mark McAdam<\/a>, Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Liverpool<\/a> to sign defender Nat Phillips on loan for the rest of the season. The Cherries, in the middle of a promotion battle, will welcome the 24-year-old with open arms.<\/p>\n

Bournemouth Agree Loan Deal for Liverpool Defender<\/h2>\n

Deserved Move<\/h3>\n

When Liverpool needed a new hero, Nat Phillips stepped up in abundance last season. Out from the shadows and into the floodlights of Anfield, the centre-back played a pivotal part as the Reds secured Champions League<\/a> football against the odds.<\/p>\n

In truth, a move always looked on the cards, whether permanent or a loan, but the right offer never came until Bournemouth\u2019s approach. Phillips should instantly improve Scott Parker\u2019s side, too, who have a mix of experience and youthful exuberance at the back.<\/p>\n

Phillips will be particularly hoping to learn from Gary Cahill. The veteran defender has won it all throughout his illustrious career – from the Champions League to two Premier League titles.<\/p>\n

Liverpool, meanwhile, haven\u2019t necessarily needed Phillips for a while now. The signing of Ibrahima Konate, plus the lack of injury crisis within the backline has seen the defender drop down the pecking order once more.<\/p>\n

The defender potentially leaves as somewhat of a cult hero. Whenever fans think back to the 20\/21 season, Nat Phillips is the player they will think of, and his performances against the likes of Manchester United to help the Reds on their way to top four.<\/p>\n

As things stand, Bournemouth sit third in the Championship, one point adrift of second placed Blackburn Rovers<\/a>. They will be hoping to see a positive difference if they land the signing of Phillips, however, with promotion back to the top flight a bigger goal than ever. It\u2019s certainly a realistic aim. Now, they must ensure that they reach that goal.<\/p>\n

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