Phillips set for long spell on sidelines

Phillips set for long spell on sidelines

Published Aug. 9, 2010 1:11 p.m. ET

Phillips suffered the problem in Saturday's friendly defeat to Real Mallorca and it was immediately feared he could be out for some time. Those fears were today confirmed by a scan which showed a ripped muscle. Alex McLeish said: "Kevin has torn his thigh muscle and will be out for a while - it will be a considerable period. "But he is a notoriously quick healer so anything will be a bonus."

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