Liverpool defender Nat Phillips admits he's on 'preseason trial' | OneFootball

Liverpool defender Nat Phillips has revealed he's on trial this preseason.

After last season's loan with Stuttgart, Phillips is 'happy and comfortable' with his situation despite having one week to impress Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff with the Community Shield final against Arsenal next Saturday.

"I'm sort of used to the unpredictability now!" he told the Liverpool Echo.

"From what I understand, the plan is that they'll have a look at me throughout pre-season and we'll go from there. I think whichever direction my season ahead goes in, I'll be in a good position.

"If they decide to keep me here after the departure of Dejan [Lovren], obviously I'm one spot closer to the first team, which is good, and I can compete for a place.

"Likewise, if I go out on loan then I'm able to go out and get more games and more first-team experience and start establishing myself in my career.

"I'm feeling quite happy and comfortable going into the season ahead."