Source: Team_Talk
Phillips set for long spell on sidelines
irmingham striker Kevin Phillips has been ruled out for a "considerable period" of time after he tore a thigh muscle at the weekend.[LNB] Phillips suffered the problem in Saturday's friendly defeat to Real Mallorca and it was immediately feared he could be out for some time.[LNB]Those fears were today confirmed by a scan which showed a ripped muscle.[LNB]Alex McLeish said: "Kevin has torn his thigh muscle and will be out for a while - it will be a considerable period.[LNB]"But he is a notoriously quick healer so anything will be a bonus."[LNB]