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FLEXIBLE PHILLIPS ‘HAPPY TO PLAY DEFENCE’

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By Steve Parker
CHAMPIONSHIP
LEEDS United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been impressed by the versatility of Kalvin Phillips.
The 22-year-old is predominantly a central midfielder, but has looked assured at the heart of the Whites’ defence, picking up the man-of-the-match award for his display against Reading.
“He is versatile, which is important in football”, said Bielsa at his press conference to preview yesterday’s game against Sheffield United.
“If you look at past year, he played some games as an offensive player, at No.8, No.4, and now as a centre-back. This...

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