He finally made a return to competitive action as a late substitute in Colchester's 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers on 14 April 2017, completing the season with nine first-team appearances to his name. He was struck down by a shoulder injury after a bad fall in November 2017.
He returned to competitive play as a late substitute in Colchester's 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers on April 14, 2017, finishing the season with nine first-team appearances. He was sidelined by a shoulder injury after a bad fall in November 2017.