Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:26 am
Colwill inching closer to return
Mark Hudson says Wales international Rubin Colwill is closing in on a return to first-team action, but he remains a doubt for Wednesday night's clash with Watford.
The 20-year-old hasn't played a single minute of football under the current interim boss, but is seemingly edging closer to getting back to full fitness.
Mark Hudson:
"Rubin had an opportunity to be on the grass with the physios today, which is good news," Hudson said. We've got a plan for him to train from now on, which is good.
"He has had a big growth spurt, but when he came back from Wales he tweaked a muscle high up on his hip. Luckily, it was something that could settle down, but then there was a little bit of a pocket of fluid that was causing a little bit of discomfort.
"So that was something we needed to get eradicated, which we've done. The physios have done a good job with that. It's now about building him up, keeping him on the grass regularly.
"It was his first day on the grass today. So it's about getting him on the grass every day. It's been a little bit longer than what we wanted, but the good news he's on the grass. He's just got his protocols before he can tick off before he can train with us, which won't be too long. Maybe a couple of days. Then, it's about getting him in and around the squad.
"We want to get him on the grass as soon as we can, but don't want to push him so he breaks down."