Jamie Redknapp believes that 'something is not quite right' between Kalvin Phillips and Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.
Phillips was deployed at centre-back rather than his usual position in midfield as Leeds took on Brighton on Saturday.
However, Bielsa elected to take Phillips off at the break, with Pascal Struijk entering the fray instead. The game ended in a goalless draw.
Jamie Redknapp says something isn't quite right between Kalvin Phillips and Marcelo Bielsa
Bielsa deployed Phillips at centre-back against Brighton before taking him off at half time
Phillips had also been used in defence, albeit as part of a back three, against Tottenham last weekend and appeared somewhat frustrated about the situation in his post-match interview.
Redknapp feels that, given his status as a midfielder for England, Phillips will not want to be playing at centre-back for Leeds.
In addition, the pundit stated that 'big clubs are courting' Phillips, with Manchester United among the teams that have been linked with the 25-year-old.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: 'I think there's something not quite right. He was definitely detailed to play in defence, but I saw him drift into midfield.
'I listened to the interview he did after the Tottenham game, where he had to hold back a few times. He's an England midfielder, he doesn't want to play as a defender.
'Needs must sometimes, where you have to do whatever is best for the team, but right now Leeds have other defenders that can do the job.
Redknapp says it's important that the Leeds manager doesn't fall out with his players
'He wants to be doing the job he's doing for England - that comes with frustration and comes, to a certain
