Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips made 33 appearances for the Whites last season.
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips looks to be facing a make or break campaign, with Thomas Christiansen’s stocking up on midfielders.
Leeds have brought in Vurnon Anita, Madger Gomes, Mateusz Klich and Samu Saiz – who could all provide competition for Phillips’ place in the first-team.
With Liam Bridcutt, Toumani Diagouraga and Eunan O’Kane already in the squad, Phillips’ place looks under severe threat.
And the youngster will have to respond the pressure, if he is to maintain his place in Leeds’ first-team.
Phillips played an important role for Leeds last term, and made 33 appearances under the stewardship of Garry Monk.
The 21-year-old earned plenty of plaudits at Elland Road, but he also had his detractors in the Leeds support.
And if Phillips fails to convince Christiansen that he is ready to keep his place in Leeds’ starting line-up, then he could face a tough task to work his way back into the Whites’ first-team, with so many other midfielders vying for places at Elland Road.
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