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TOBY COLLYER SIDELINED AFTER INJURY CONCERN

Manchester United loanee Toby Collyer is currently absent from West Brom training as he recovers from a muscle injury. Manager Ryan Mason confirmed the setback for the 21-year-old midfielder, stalling his progress at The Hawthorns.

Toby Collyer sidelined after Injury concern
United midfielder injured - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Toby Collyer, who is on loan from Manchester United, is not participating in West Brom's training because he is recovering from a muscular injury.

During the summer transfer window, more than a dozen Championship clubs expressed interest in signing Collyer on a permanent and loan basis, but West Brom emerged victorious.

Ryan Mason, a former Tottenham midfielder, was tasked with guiding West Brom back to the Premier League this season, but the Baggies have faltered, and Collyer's loan period has not gone as expected thus far.

Following his arrival, Collyer was only able to make seven substitute appearances. Last month, he made his debut in the starting lineup against Millwall and continued to play in the following match until suffering a muscular injury.

As he heals from the injury, the 21-year-old is not training at the moment. To the Express & Star, Mason responded, "Well, neither of them trained with a team, so no," when asked if Collyer and a teammate would be eligible for selection on Tuesday night against Charlton.

"Toby is a young player, but we know we are going to need him and he is going to help us," Mason said in a previous compliment of Collyer. It has been a few weeks since I first wanted Toby. I genuinely believe in him, which is significant because I feel the same way about all of my players.

However, I believe you need to feel appreciated by the manager and the team when you go on loan, and he most definitely does. I hope we can assist him because it will undoubtedly benefit us if we can help him develop as a player.

"I believe there is a ton of space and opportunity for development. On the training field, that will undoubtedly occur. In actuality, the finest instructor is the game.

"Especially when you are young, the more game exposure you can receive, the better. I am confident and anticipate that Toby is aware of my belief in him, which is very significant to me.

"I am going to give him the same level of effort that I have given each of my previous players to help them develop and get better."

"He is a terrific kid, humble, wants to work, wants to be part of it," Mason continued. As soon as you talk to him, you can sense that. The fact that he loves football and wants to play is crucial. People who want to work and be a part of something are what we want in the building."

Collyer had a historic 2024–2025 season at Old Trafford, making 13 appearances in the first team.

One source mentioned Erik ten Hag's affection for Collyer last year, while another claimed that he records "freakish" running data during training that Bruno Fernandes is the only one who can surpass.

Collyer has received acclaim from Ruben Amorim. "He is getting better with the ball and has excellent legs. He has a good sense of the club and is aware of what he must accomplish to play for it. In January, Amorim stated, "He is really humble, and you get the opportunity when you work hard."

With a one-year extension option, Collyer's contract with United expires in the summer of 2027.

ALAN SHEARER URGES KOBBIE MAINOO TO LEAVE MANCHESTER UNITED IN JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW

Alan Shearer and Paul Scholes claim Kobbie Mainoo must leave Manchester United to save his career after losing his place under Amorim.

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Alan Shearer thinks Kobbie Mainoo should leave Manchester United since he's not getting enough playing time. Mainoo hasn't started a single Premier League game this season, only appearing as a substitute 11 times under coach Ruben Amorim.

In Monday's 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, Mainoo came off the bench and got a nice welcome from the Old Trafford crowd.

There's been a lot of talk about Mainoo leaving United recently. With the January transfer window coming up, it's unclear what will happen.

Clubs like Chelsea, West Ham, and Napoli are supposedly interested in signing Mainoo, but reports say United doesn't want to let him leave in January, despite all the rumours.

Shearer explained why leaving United might be good for Mainoo and actually help United too.

The coach clearly doesn't rate Kobbie Mainoo that much. If you can't break into the team when they're struggling, there's a problem, Shearer told Betfair.

It seems like it'd be better for everyone if he moved on.

We've seen this before with Manchester United players who don't fit into the manager's plans. He's not afraid to get rid of them, loan them out, or sell them. It looks like that might happen here.

I'm not part of the club. I don't know what his attitude is like. But from the outside, it looks like it would be best for him to leave and play some football in January.

Whether it's a loan or a permanent move, we'll have to wait. But if you're not playing, you need to think about leaving.

When asked about Mainoo's lack of playing time, Amorim admitted the reasons behind his choices.

I see him [Mainoo] as a starter like the other players, Amorim said last month. I just have to make a choice, and recently it hasn't been Kobbie.

I don't know about the future. Like with Casemiro, he wasn't playing, and then he did. I just want to win, and I don't care who plays.

United legend Paul Scholes agreed with Shearer, saying Mainoo might be better off leaving Old Trafford. He also responded to Amorim's comments.

This kid [Mainoo] is being wasted, not playing on a team that can't control the game, Scholes wrote on Instagram, replying to Amorim's recent quotes.

I hate seeing homegrown players leave, but it's probably best for him now. Enough is enough.

SIR ALEX FERGUSON IDENTIFIES THREE KEY SIGNINGS HELPING RUBEN AMORIM TRANSFORM MANCHESTER UNITED’S CURRENT FORM

Sir Alex Ferguson backs Ruben Amorim but warns a Premier League title may be a decade away, praising star keeper Senne Lammens.

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Sir Alex Ferguson, the Man United legend, thinks it could be a decade or so before the club's back on top. But he's still supporting the current manager, Ruben Amorim.

Ferguson won a ton during his 26 years there: 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and a couple of Champions League wins.

Since he left in 2013, Man United hasn't won either of those competitions again.

The 2024-25 season was rough. Amorim came in mid-season, and the team finished 15th, their worst showing ever in the Premier League.

Things are a bit better this season. They're currently sixth, just two points outside the Champions League spots.

Ferguson told Press Box PR in Bahrain that he's behind Amorim as he tries to get Man United back to the top of English soccer.

He pointed to Liverpool's long wait for a title when talking about how long it might take Man United to win the Premier League again:

"He's got a good attitude, but it's tough," Ferguson said. I remember when I started, Liverpool was the team to beat. They were winning everything, but then it took them 31 years to win the league again.

We're in the same boat now. It could be ten, maybe eleven years, because that's just how things go. We have to be smart and make sure we're bringing in the right players.

Ferguson thinks Man United's recent signings have helped them this season.

He's been talking up goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who came over from Royal Antwerp for about £21.7 million.

The young Belgian has become the starting goalie and has made some great saves in his first 10 Premier League games.

Ferguson said Lammens could become a key player and mentioned Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo as good additions too.

"I think getting the goalie [Lammens] was a smart move," Ferguson said.

He's only 23, quick, and a good size, with good feet and hands. I think they needed someone like that. United has always had players that others can look up to, and I think he could be one of those guys.

The other two, [Bryan] Mbeumo and [Matheus] Cunha, look like they'll help us get back to where we need to be.

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