Marcelo Bielsa Leeds
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Marcelo Bielsa gives team news for Patrick Bamford, Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips #LUFC

October 15, 2021
MARCELO Bielsa rules out Patrick Bamford as he gives an update ahead of what could be a hugely depleted squad visiting St Mary’s. Leeds United will be without their star striker while Kalvin Phillips remains a doubt, after he withdrew from England’s international squad before the break. The boss confirmed it speaking ahead of the Saints match, saying: “Patrick Bamford won't play. Kalvin Phillips has a chance of being able to do so. "(On Phillips) we will decide today, tomorrow and Saturday." However, those aren’t the only limitations for the Argentine boss – Brazilian attacker Raphinha has been one of Leeds’ most influential players with three goals this season. But he is due to play for his country in World Cup qualifying against Uruguay, which kicks off late tonight or in the early hours of tomorrow morning depending on how you view it (1:30AM). "There is no doubt that it's a short turnaround (between the games)," Bielsa admitted. "The options he has to participate in the game on Saturday depends on whether he plays this final game tonight, how many minutes he plays, how he finishes the game after participating in it.” He continued: “How efficient his rest in the next 36 hours is, considering that a third of those hours he will spend on a flight and if there is any risk that fatigue could cause injuries then we won't risk it. “There are so many aspects to consider that I can't offer you any certainty either way." Robin Koch and Luke Ayling also remain injured and unavailable to Bielsa.
Theo Walcott
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- #TheoWalcott believes confidence will help England ‘get far’ at Euro 2020 #SAINTSFC

July 4, 2021
SAINTS star Theo Walcott believes England will “get far” at Euro 2020, as they face a crunch quarter-final tie with Ukraine in Rome tonight (8pm). Gareth Southgate’s men are yet to concede a goal at the tournament, having played their three group games and last-16 encounter against Germany at Wembley. And Walcott, who played 47 times for the Three Lions, insists the confidence gained by England will help them progress to the business end of the tournament. The Saints forward told talkSPORT: “Everyone’s been saying how England are slow burners, but I’m just pleased that in tournament football, I don’t care how you play as long as you get results. “Slowly but surely, England have started to play at a level where England can go even further. “What I like is the confidence flowing through the whole team. You look at Kalvin Phillips, he was in the Championship the year before and seeing how he’s developed into one of the first names on the team sheet. “Everyone questioning Gareth at times, he’s the manager and knows what he’s doing and he’s showing that now. “Everyone’s smiling and so happy. It’s all positive energy. That’s why I feel like we are going to get far.”
Kalvin Phillps
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- #KalvinPhillips reveals his pre-Wembley message to #BenWhite #LUFC

June 15, 2021
England star Kalvin Phillips has revealed he told Ben White he was confident of making a big impact against Croatia. The Leeds midfielder capped an impressive performance by laying on the winner for Raheem Sterling on Sunday. He became good mates with White while the Albion defender was on loan at Elland Road. Phillips said today: “It was weird. I had a mad feeling before the game that I was maybe going to score. "I told Ben White I had that feeling and I came close to scoring but if I wasn't going to score, at least I set one up. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SQUAD, SAYS GARETH SOUTHGATE "Whenever I get a chance to be on the ball, I just think 'don't give it away'. "Given I had a 94% pass accuracy, my team-mates helped me out a lot and that is how it happened."