Max Alleyne
WATEngland
Both
Jul 21, 2005
20
6'1"
157 lb
CB
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WatfordPlays with U21 team
Alleyne (undisclosed) played the full game in Friday's 4-0 victory against Aston Villa U21, confirming he is back fit moving forward.
Analysis: Alleyne is back available going forward as he played the full 90 minutes in Friday's clash against Aston Villa U21. He will likely spend the final stretch of the season with the Academy side since Nathan Ake and John Stones are both back fit with the senior squad and coach Pep Guardiola no longer needs to rely on him in the short term. The young center back is expected to log solid minutes with the U21 team as he continues his development. The hope will be that consistent playing time helps him build experience before eventually pushing his way back into the senior setup.
Misses call Saturday
Alleyne (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United.
Analysis: Alleyne is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United despite returning to full training this week. The center-back is expected to maintain a reserve role and is unlikely to see significant minutes given the return of several other defenders in the squad once he is fully fit.
Training ahead of Leeds match
Alleyne (undisclosed) was included in team training ahead of Saturday's match against Leeds United.
Analysis: Alleyne looks to be on the mend and nearing a potential return, as he was included in full team training. This is massive news, as the defender could be ready as early as Saturday's match. However, he is unlikely to see major time immediately, if any at all, after the return of a few defenders, more of a depth option.
Unavailable against Newcastle
Alleyne (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United
Analysis: Alleyne remains sidelined for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United after being forced off in the first half of the FA Cup matchup against Salford City due to a heavy collision. He is still undergoing evaluation to determine the full extent of the injury. However, his absence should not have a major impact on the back line, as he had not started in the five matches prior to the setback.
Forced off after collision
Alleyne (undisclosed) was forced off in the 21st minute of Saturday's FA Cup clash against Salford City FC following an apparent collision.
Analysis: Alleyne took a heavy collision in the first half of Saturday's FA Cup matchup against Salford City FC and had to be subbed off after he was unable to continue. The defender will undergo further evaluation in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury, with the hope that it is only a minor setback and he can rejoin the squad next week. That said, with Marc Guehi's arrival and several defenders returning to full fitness, the young center-back had not featured in the last five matches across all competitions, so a potential absence should not alter the Citizens' starting XI.
Debuts immediately
Alleyne registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Analysis: Alleyne was recalled to City just this week from his loan spell and is already earning time for the time amid their defensive injury crisis. However, he wasn't just an option from the bench, instead starting immediately and playing a full 90. With some lengthy injuries expected, the defender is more than likely to see more time moving forward, in search of a first clean sheet after a one goal draw Wednesday.
Recalled by Manchester City
Alleyne has been recalled from his loan with Watford back to Manchester City, according to his former club.
Analysis: Alleyne is heading back to Manchester and the Premier League this winter, with the defender back with his parent club after 17 appearances with Watford. This comes amid an injury crisis in the defense for City, losing Josko Gvardiol (leg) and Ruben Dias (hamstring) for lengthy spells. The question now is if the defender will get the bid at minutes with his club, which seems inevitable due to their injuries, although they will be in the market for a defender this winter. He will have to prove himself to maintain any type of role, but with decent promise around the young defender, City could stumble onto another Nico O'Reilly situation and find them a solid academy prospect to join the first team.
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