Stoke boss hints a recall for Walsall loan star
Stoke City boss Mark Robins says he is yet to make a decision on Walsall loanee Nathan Lowe as he hints at a potential January recall.
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The 19-year-old is in the form of his short career with 17 goals and six assists in all competitions since joining the Saddlers on loan in the summer - and recently won the League Two player of the month award for December.
He has been linked with a return to Stoke and now that they have appointed a new manager in Robins, he has suggested a recall is possible in the coming weeks.
“He’s a young player and young players have to be given time,” Robins said.
“In time he will be a really good player and what he’s doing at the moment is giving himself every chance. He’s put himself in the shop window and made people sit up and take notice of him.
“He will end up with 20-plus goals this season if he remains at Walsall – we haven’t made that decision yet – and I also know it is doing him the world of good. Mat Sadler is desperate to keep him and I’m not in the market to upset people – but what matters to me is Stoke City and the individual.
“My first priority will be to assess whether it is right to bring him back at this stage and have him involved – not knowing 100 per cent what the impact will be but sometimes your hands are tied and you’re forced because of circumstances.”
