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title: "Leeds United: Kalvin Phillips reveals when he expects to return"
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author: "Ben Crump"
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published: "2020-10-29T12:10:02Z"
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# Leeds United: Kalvin Phillips reveals when he expects to return

**Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has [hinted](https://leedsthat.com/podcasts-blog/87-interview-podcast-kalvin-phillips) that he could return to action sooner than first thought.**

Elland Road boss Marcelo Bielsa has seen his side start the Premier League season in good form, despite a number of latest injury problems which have seen the likes of [Liam Cooper and Diego Llorente](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-united-michael-brown-believes-liam-cooper-will-be-risked-against-wolves/) both ruled out of action.

The Argentine boss has done well to cope without the defensive duo, whilst an injury to Phillips, which saw him suffer a damaged shoulder in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa, has also tested the squad’s depth.

Expected to face around six weeks on the [sidelines](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/major-leeds-blow-kalvin-phillips-shoulder-injury-confirmed), the England international’s defensive midfield position is one that Leeds rely on heavily and a latest update provided by the youngster will now have both Bielsa and the club’s fans buoyed.

### What did Phillips say regarding his current injury status?

Speaking for the first time about the injury, the defensive midfielder shared a latest update on the [Leeds That podcast](https://leedsthat.com/podcasts-blog/87-interview-podcast-kalvin-phillips) this week.

*“It’s getting better,”* he said. *“I’ve been injured for about a week now, so hopefully I’m aiming for three to four weeks, but if it’s not ready then I’ll have to aim for a bit longer.”*

Those comments from Phillips come after [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-surprise-leeds-injury-update-from-thorp-arch/) claimed that club doctors at Elland Road had penned a potential return against Arsenal on 21 November after the next international break.

### How much of a loss is Phillips and who has replaced him?

Coming up against Aston Villa last time out in the Premier League offered Bielsa a tricky tie, especially considering that the Midlands side had won four games out of four prior to the fixture.

A 3-0 away win saw Leeds write further headlines and Phillips was not really missed if the truth be told, despite his obvious quality.

Pascal Struijk, a natural central defender, was the man trusted to replace the 24-year-old regular and although he only lasted 21 minutes, [Jamie Shackleton was then hauled on to provide a solid 6.8 out of 10 performance.](https://1xbet.whoscored.com/Players/361787/Show/Jamie-Shackleton)

Further performances like that from Shackleton will soften the blow of Phillips’ absence, but of course, fans will be excited to have the latter back as soon as possible.

***Do you think Phillips will be available for the game against Arsenal after the international break? Let us know in the comments section below…***