Please note that there is rarely a clear injured/non-injured status. Often, different ‘levels’ of return to sport will be appropriate, depending on the severity of the injury and the sport. Asking these questions, both of yourself and the medical professional with experience of the case, will enable you to clarify exactly what the injured athlete can achieve at each stage of their recovery.
Asking the right questions will also help you develop as a coach. Experience in this area can inform your coaching practice going forward.