Leeds United are set to take on Birmingham City at St. Andrews tomorrow.
Phillips was taken off in the first half when Leeds took on Birmingham earlier in the season, as he struggled during the contest.
However, Bielsa insists that match is now in the past, and he has suggested that Phillips will retain his place in Leeds’ starting line-up tomorrow.
“We are playing the game in a different period of time,” he said. “Then, the change was punctual reason, so I am not thinking about making any changes with Kalvin Phillips.”
Phillips has generally been excellent for Leeds this season, despite his struggles against Birmingham last time.
The Whites will be relying on him to put in an improved performance this time around, as the pressure is now on Bielsa’s side.
Leeds have forced their way into the automatic spots, but they have Sheffield United breathing down their necks and West Bromwich Albion are also still in the hunt for a top two spot.
If Leeds can win again at the weekend then their bid for promotion will be strengthened considerably, and Garry Monk’s Birmingham side have been out of sorts recently.
Birmingham have lost their last five matches in succession, and Leeds will be hoping to inflict further misery on the Blues tomorrow afternoon.
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