Soccer-Leeds' Phillips, Cooper sidelined until March, says Bielsa


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Crystal Palace - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - November 30, 2021 Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips celebrates after the match REUTERS/Craig Brough

(Reuters) - Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips and defender Liam Cooper have been ruled out until March with hamstring injuries, manager Marcelo Bielsa said on Friday.

The pair have not played since Leeds drew 2-2 with Brentford in a Premier League clash on Dec. 5, with the team losing all three of their games in their absence.

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