Toby Collyer is dominating Premier League in one stat that Ruben Amorim will absolutely love

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Toby Collyer will be aiming to finish the season strong at Manchester United.

After beating Lyon in the Europa League, Ruben Amorim confirmed he will play academy talents in the Premier League to give them some essential experience in senior football.

That was certainly the case against Wolves with Tyler Fredricson starring on his debut at Old Trafford. For players like Harry Amass and Toby Collyer, it could be a golden opportunity to fight for a spot in the lineup next season.

Amorim has ‘real faith’ in Collyer but, unfortunately, injuries have held him back this season. Collyer is currently out with a leg injury, but he could return for the Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

Toby Collyer tops Premier League in duels won

Adapting to a new style of play has proven difficult for many players this season, but Collyer fits into Amorim’s system well.

Collyer’s running stats are “freakish” which makes him a great fit for the double pivot that Amorim plays in midfield. The 21-year-old midfielder’s work-rate and attitude are exactly what Amorim is looking for.

According to StatmanDave, Collyer tops the Premier League when it comes to his success rate in winning ground duels.

No player in the Premier League who has contested over 20 duels has a better success rate than his 81%.

Collyer is popular in United’s dressing room, with Lisandro Martinez hailing him as a “big example for the young generation”.

Toby Collyer is meeting Ruben Amorim’s ‘mad dogs’ demand

When he first arrived in Manchester, Amorim demanded United ‘run like mad dogs’ if they ever want to win the Premier League.

The physical demands of English football is something Amorim has discussed in length in his press conferences – he believes that is why United are struggling in the Premier League compared to in Europe.

In the summer, fans can expect Ineos to target players who will add more pace and power to Amorim’s lineup. Collyer has proven this season that he is more than ready for top-flight football physically.

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Winning duels and tracking back is a huge strength in Collyer’s game, and he has been missed by Amorim during his injury absence.

Collyer could replace Casemiro at United once the Brazilian moves on – either this summer or next. While Casemiro is struggling to keep up with physical demands, that is exactly where Collyer thrives.