Toby Collyer back early from his loan spell due to injury | OneFootball

Despite Manchester United’s obvious frailties in the middle of the park, INEOS decided to send Toby Collyer out on loan in the summer.

The young Englishman had broken through into the United first team under Erik ten Hag last season and he went on to earn 13 senior caps last season, of which 10 came under Ruben Amorim.

His “freakish running stats” had impressed coaches, with the head coach praising his engine and humbleness.

But the Red Devils felt his growth was best served moving down a rung to play in the Championship, with West Bromwich Albion winning a hotly-contested race for his signature.

Loan stint not going according to plan

However, the temporary stint has not gone according to plan, with injuries disrupting the 21-year-old’s season. The Carrington graduate has made only three starts with a further nine cameos off the bench.

His first injury came in October, a muscle issue which kept him out for four games. He has now suffered a more serious issue, as a result of which he has had to return to Carrington for rehabilitation.

As revealed by The Manchester Evening News, United’s medical team are currently assessing the midfielder’s injury, and the Baggies remain confident that Toby Collyer can return in time to help their promotion push.

West Brom boss Ryan Mason told Express & Star, “It’s quite a big injury. He’s at United at the minute. They’re just assessing him, and then I think in the coming weeks we’ll just decide his plan regarding his rehab.”

“We’ve got him on loan for the season. That’s the plan. Normally, any loan player who gets an injury that’s a bit more than a small one, more of a significant one, I think it’s right for the parent club to look at them to check them over.

Time running out for Toby Collyer at United

“We’re in dialogue and hopefully he can do his rehab and come back better. We’re looking into it, both clubs. He’s disappointed, naturally. When you’re trying to build your career when you have setbacks that hold you back, it’s challenging.

“But I guess the reality is to get to the top in any industry there’s going to be challenges. I think if he’s clever, if he uses it wisely, then for sure it can make him stronger in many different aspects.”

The England U20 international’s current United deal is valid until 2027. He will be looking to overcome his injury and make an impact in the second half of the campaign so as to catch Amorim’s eye.

There is definitely a place for Toby Collyer in the squad, but given his contract situation, time is running out for him.

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