Defender Max Lowe says he was keen to stay at Nottingham Forest for his rehabilitation as he made his way back from injury.
While loanees sometimes return to their parent clubs for treatment, rather than head back to Sheffield United, the left-back remained at the City Ground when he suffered a groin problem.
Lowe was sidelined for two months after suffering the injury in the 1-1 draw at Reading in November, but was eager to still feel part of the Forest squad.