Plymouth Argyle boss Ian Foster says there was "a bit of shock" when on-loan full-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden was recalled by Premier League Aston Villa.
The 20-year-old had been a key member of the Pilgrims side this season, playing in 24 of Argyle's first 27 Championship matches.
"Aston Villa have assured us that he's going back to fight for his place and we wish him well," Foster said.
"He's a lovely kid and he was really disappointed to be honest."
Foster continued: "I don't mean that he doesn't want to play for Aston Villa, of course he does, but I think he was just enjoying it so much down here, playing regularly and we see Kaine as someone we could help develop.