Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic explains Toby Collyer’s absence vs. Sheffield United
Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic explains Toby Collyer’s absence vs. Sheffield United Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic has issued an update on Manchester United loanee Toby Collyer and why he missed Saturday’s meeting with Sheffield United. Collyer lays down marker Collyer has endured a difficult season due to injuries.
He joined West Bromwich Albion on loan last summer but only managed 12 Championship appearances. He sustained an injury which forced him to return to United for rehabilitation. United then loaned him out again during the January transfer window, this time to Hull.
However, his start was hindered by an injury picked up in training. However, he recovered and after a few off-the-bench cameos, was finally handed a start last week. Collyer produced a top performance as the Tigers held Premier League-bound Coventry City to a goalless stalemate.
Speaking to the press after the final whistle, Collyer thanked Jakirovic for timing his return perfectly. The United midfielder also stressed that he felt good and was yearning to play against Sheffield United. But he was not involved as Hull came back from behind to win 2-1, thanks to a late Danny Ings winner.
Hull took the lead through Oli McBurnie, who got on the end of a Liam Millar pass to score. John Lundstram was then sent off for a second bookable offence with 15 minutes to go. Gus Hamer restored parity from the penalty spot after Jairo Riedewald was judged to have been brought down inside the area by Kyle Joseph.