Bielsa confirms Leeds star out for Arsenal clash, one key player doubtful – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that midfielder Kalbin Phillips is a big doubt for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal.
The Argentine has confirmed in the press conference today (via Phil Hay of the Athletic) that Pablo Hernandez is definitely out for the clash.
The two summer signings – Diego Llorente and Robin Koch – are still absent.
Latest from Bielsa’s presser – Phillips is a doubt for the Arsenal game but no decision on him made yet. Hernandez out again. Llorente and Koch still missing. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 12, 2021
Phillips picked up a knock in the 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace and was taken off in the 88th minute.
Bielsa has confirmed that he is a doubt for the trip to the Emirates and that no decision has been taken on him as yet.
The Argentine said in the last match that Hernandez picked up a minor muscular injury and he didn’t feature against Palace. He is set to miss the clash against the Gunners.
Llorente, who got injured against Newcastle in January, is likely to be sidelined for a month.
Likewise, Koch and Rodrigo are also absent for the Whites at the moment, although Gaetano Berardi has now returned to first-team training from an ACL injury.
Leeds are in good form at the moment, having won three of their last four Premier League games. Arsenal, on the other hand, are winless in their last three games, losing their last two games.