The 25-year-old was ruled out for up to two months in a bitter early-season blow for the champions.
Rodgers insists the ex-Tottenham player is making good strides in his recovery, but he won't be back on the field until after the international break at the earliest.
“Nat Phillips we are keeping an eye on, he has rejoined the group but we just have to make sure with his ankle. His teammates Kyogo, Daizen Maeda, Callum McGregor and Liel Abada all agreed to new contracts under Brendan Rodgers this summer.
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