Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips injury is a massive blow for Leeds & how they can fill the void
Leeds United have suffered a massive injury blow with Kalvin Phillips expected to remain on the sidelines for up to six weeks. Phillips suffered a shoulder injury during Leeds’ 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night at Elland Road. The England midfielder took to social networking site Twitter to confirm that he could be out for a few weeks, but he won’t be needing surgery. Luckily I won’t be needing surgery and have already started my rehab so looking forward to getting back on the pitch as soon as possible. 💪🏽🤍 — Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) October 20, 2020 The 24-year-old has progressed immensely under Marcelo Bielsa in recent years, and his injury is a massive setback for the club. Phillips has been ever-present for Leeds this season, bu...
Leeds midfielder sends 2-word message to Grealish after Aston Villa contract news
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has responded to Jack Grealish’s post on Instagram after the latter signed a new contract with Aston Villa. As announced on Villa’s official website today, Grealish has signed a new deal with the Premier League club. The 25-year-old – who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – has put pen to paper on a new contract and will stay at Villa Park until 2015 at least. Phillips plays with Grealish for the England national football team, and the Leeds midfielder is pleased to see his compatriot get a new contract at Villa. Phillips responded: “Congrats brother”. Big boost for Aston Villa Grealish is arguably the best and most important player for Villa, and the England international staying at the club is a massive boost for them, not just for...
Everton player offers four-word response to Leeds star’s Instagram post
Leeds United lost their opening game 4-3 against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, but they showed enough signs that they are here to stay. The Whites matched the Premier League champions toe-to-toe and thrice came back from behind to set up a pulsating thriller. Even though it was the first match of the season, the game had everything to be considered as a Premier League classic, with both teams playing fluid and eye-catchy attacking football. Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips impressed heavily during the match, and many Liverpool fans are impressed with the England international. Phillips took to social networking site Instagram after the match to describe his feelings. Several players like Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham, Ben White responded to his post with emojis, while Everton player...
‘Vital to Bielsa’: Arsenal legend hails Leeds man who could be the ‘most important player’
Former Arsenal defender turned popular football pundit Martin Keown has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The Gunners legend has claimed that the 24-year-old might become the ‘most important player’ for Leeds this season. Phillips, who impressed heavily last season in the Championship, made his debut for England recently against Denmark. His performance was not spectacular, but he also played in a different position which is unusual to his role for Leeds. Keown feels that he is vital for Marcelo Bielsa. “Phillips, as the deep midfielder in front of Bielsa’s defence, might be Leeds’ most important player. He impressed Gareth Southgate enough to earn an England call-up and made his debut this week against Denmark,” Keown wrote for the Daily Mail. “His perfo...
‘What a playa’: Alex Mowatt responds to Leeds United star on Instagram
Barnsley midfielder Alex Mowatt has responded to a post from Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips on Instagram. Phillips has taken to Instagram to revel in Leeds winning automatic promotion to the Premier League. The Whites are assured of their top spot in the league table this season and will go up as Championship winners. Phillips has expressed his delight and happiness at the achievement, and former Leeds teammate Mowatt has responded to his post. Mowatt responded: “What a playa man” Stats According to WhoScored, Mowatt has made 42 appearances in the Championship for Barnsley this season, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in the process. The 25-year-old midfielder also made one start and one substitute appearance in the FA Cup for the Tykes this campaign, according to WhoScor...
Englishman thinks Leeds United may have to sell 24-year-old
Kevin Phillips has told Football Insider that Leeds United will be forced to sell Kalvin Phillips if they do not get promoted to the Premier League. The former Aston Villa and England international striker believes that although Phillips would love to stay at Leeds for the rest of his career, the West Yorkshire outfit will find it hard to turn down offers for him in the summer transfer window. Phillips made the comments regarding the 24-year-old midfielder in the wake of English Football League chairman Rick Parry saying that if the season is not finished before July 31, then clubs face a “£200 million hole” by September, as reported by BBC Sport. Phillips told Football Insider: “I think they would be forced to sell some of their best players but it will not be just them. “If they were not...
