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title: "Leeds: Worrying Kalvin Phillips injury update emerges"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-10-17T10:35:52Z"
modified: "2021-10-17T10:35:52Z"
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# Leeds: Worrying Kalvin Phillips injury update emerges

**Phil Hay has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips is suffering from a hip issue as well as a [calf strain](https://theathletic.com/news/leedss-kalvin-phillips-pulls-out-of-england-squad-due-to-a-calf-strain/eq8QOKcU9zFh/) following Leeds United’s defeat to Southampton at the weekend.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds suffer disappointing loss

The Whites were [beaten 1-0](https://www.skysports.com/football/southampton-vs-leeds-united/446366) at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side delivering a disappointing performance on their return to Premier League action.

Leeds never got going throughout the game and were deservedly beaten, and the defeat leaves them sitting 17th in the table.

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### The Latest: Hay provides worrying update

Someone who played no part in proceedings was Phillips, who was [deemed unfit to feature](https://www.skysports.com/football/southampton-vs-leeds-united/446366) having also [missed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kalvin-phillips/nationalmannschaft/spieler/351749/verein_id/3299) England’s draw with Hungary in midweek.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1449414240570314760?s=20) after the game, Hay provided a worrying 10-word update, claiming that the 25-year-old is actually battling two separate injuries at the moment. He tweeted that Phillips has “also been suffering from a bit of a hip problem”.

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### The Verdict: Concerning news

This is concerning news from a Leeds perspective because it suggests that Phillips could face a longer spell on the sidelines than initially predicted if he is battling two separate fitness issues.

The midfielder is such a vital player for the Whites – his [tough-tackling presence](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) was badly missed against Saints – and they could find themselves in a relegation scrap without him around if they’re not careful.

Hopefully he is back sooner rather than later, as Leeds desperately try to find some momentum this season, with Phillips [among several players](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-injury-list-southampton-21611511) in Bielsa’s squad to have been afflicted by injuries of late.

***In other news, Leeds could be able to sign one transfer target in January. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-could-be-able-to-sign-noa-lang-in-january/).***