Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher has admitted that Bali Mumba's future is unclear after Dean Smith's sacking as Norwich City head coach.

Smith allowed Bali Mumba to join the Pilgrims this summer, with competition from Max Aarons and Sam Byram leaving him third in the right-back pecking order at Carrow Road.

The 21-year-old has been impressive for the south coast side - making 11 goal contributions in 27 games - prompting discussion over whether he could be recalled during the January transfer window.

Smith's exit has complicated that situation, with the Canaries' next head coach facing a decision over whether to recall Mumba, alongside a number of other Norwich loanees let go by the former Aston Villa boss in the summer.

Schumacher has admitted this leaves him in the dark as to Mumba's future, but insists the club have been happy with the loan so far. "There have been no conversations with them," he said. "With Dean Smith leaving we will see how that one plays out, but all of the loan managers are delighted with how their players' seasons are going.

"They (Plymouth's loan signings) are putting themselves in the shop window, they are gaining valuable experience and they are enjoying their football, which previously on their other loans they didn't as much as this.

"We have ticked our box, what we were supposed to do. The agreement was to be until the end of the season and I'm sure they want their players to continue enjoying what they are doing.

"All we have had is assurances of 'we are happy with how it's going and we want that to continue'. They haven't told us any different."

Speaking specifically about the situation in Norfolk, Schumacher continued: "Someone might come in who loves Bali Mumba and if that's the case then that's the case, you have got to deal with it.

"Until that happens, Bali will continue playing here and hopefully keep enjoying it and keep doing what he's doing."