According to The Mirror, a source close to Kalvin Phillips suggests it may be ‘unrealistic’ for the Leeds United star to face Arsenal.
It’s claimed that Phillips has stepped up his recovery from a shoulder injury sustained against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month, and will have an injection this week.
A source close to Phillips suggested that the midfielder is now hoping to be fit to face Arsenal next weekend, but still isn’t sure that playing in that game is realistic.
Phillips is allegedly doing ‘everything he can’ to be fit, and has been ramping up the intensity of his leg work and cardio to really push himself.
The 24-year-old dropped a hint that he was pushing to be fit to face Arsenal whilst streaming with Leif Davis in the week, and this report backs that up.
Leeds have two suffered two straight 4-1 defeats at the hands of Leicester City and Crystal Palace, and now need to get Phillips back in order to offer defensive protection.
Arsenal at home is a huge game in the calendar, and it’s no surprise that Phillips is desperate to play in it as he looks to help Leeds get back on track – but the coming days will dictate whether he can actually play a part or not.
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