Massive boost for Man Utd, perfect replacement for injured Ugarte is ‘back in full training’ – view | OneFootball

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Europa League showdown against Real Sociedad on Thursday.

Journalist Steven Railston reports that “Toby Collyer is back in full training and available after recovering from a small muscle injury.”

Manager Ruben Amorim has endured a turbulent few weeks, with injuries piling up at the worst possible time.

Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Collyer all suffered setbacks in training last month.

Collyer has emerged as a vital option for Amorim with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen at the twilight of their career.

The 21-year-old has featured ten times this season, including three starts, showcasing his growing importance in United’s midfield.

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte sustained minor knocks over the weekend and have been ruled out of tomorrow’s encounter.

Amorim could directly reinstate Collyer into the starting XI due to Ugarte’s absence.

Casemiro has featured in the previous two games but has delivered underwhelming performances.

The Brazilian no longer possesses the energy and intensity required to cover ground effectively, qualities Amorim wants in his midfielders.

Collyer is a superb athlete, renowned for his tenacity and relentless work rate.

His willingness to battle for loose balls makes him a key asset in midfield.

He initially caught the eye with standout performances for Under-18s and Under-21s before earning his senior debut under Erik ten Hag.

The young midfielder demonstrated his commitment to the club by signing a new contract last summer.

His current deal runs until 2027, with an option to extend it to 2028.

Collyer could serve as a perfect foil to Bruno Fernandes, allowing the skipper to attack with more freedom.

United were reduced to 10 men against Arsenal in the FA Cup in January.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Collyer left a lasting impression with his athleticism and aggressive tackling.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .