Collins could make quick comeback at Cambridge
The front man could make his return to action sooner than expected
Striker Aaron Collins could be back in contention to face Cambridge United this Saturday in an automatic promotion clash at the Abbey Stadium.
The Welshman suffered an ankle injury in MK Dons’ 1-0 win over Newport County, and initial fears were that he would require surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
However, the 28-year-old has had a positive reaction to the initial knock, and could be in line for a role in the squad to take on second placed Cambridge.
“Collins amazingly could be back,” said head coach Warne. “I don’t know if he has lived in an oxygen chamber! He’s had a really unlucky season, with the strangest of injuries. He’s back on grass again so he is potentially an option for the weekend.
“I don’t 100 per cent know, I’m not doing smoke and mirrors to terrify the opposition. He might be available for the bench.”
Heading to the Abbey Stadium for only the third time, Dons come up against a U’s side in excellent form. Like Warne’s side, Neil Harris’ men have been on a tear since October, losing only one league game in that time.
The winner of the game on Saturday will cement them in second spot, affirming their spot in the automatic promotion fight.
That connotation though is not going to be taking up much space in Warne’s mind in the run-up to the early kick-off on Saturday.
He said: “It’s set up nicely for the neutral, but if you ask either of us in charge, it’s just another tough game. If you perform at a level, you give yourself a chance, if not, boohoo, move onto the next game. I don’t worry about it too much.
“If Cambridge win, they’ll have to be very good and that’s acceptable.”