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'I will NEVER fall out with him!': Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips denies any rift with boss Marcelo Bielsa amid reports of a feud following his half-time withdrawal against Brighton at the weekend

Kalvin Phillips has flatly denied any notions of a rift between him and Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa.

There had been suggestions from pundits that the pair had fallen out, when the midfielder was replaced at half-time in Leeds' draw with Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

During the 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium, the England star had started the match centre-back before moving into his preferred midfield role only to then be hooked at half-time.

Kalvin Phillips has denied there is any rift between himself and manager Marcelo Bielsa

But Phillips responded to claims of any rift following his side's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, insisting he respects his boss enough to play in any position.