Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for “several months” with a muscle injury.
Shaw had to come off before half-time in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Luton Town and is doubtful for the match. The 28-year-old left-back was substituted at half-time in the 2-1 win over Aston Villa a week ago, with manager Erik ten Hag saying it was a precautionary move measures.
Manchester United said in a statement on Wednesday night: “Luke Shaw has suffered a muscle injury and will be out for an extended period of time. Further assessment is still needed to determine the severity, but we expect he will be out for several months.”
Shaw made just 15 appearances in all competitions during an injury-interrupted season, returning to action in January after a month’s absence. His latest setback – with England manager Gareth Southgate concerned about the summer’s European Championship finals in Germany – comes with his Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia Malacia is also missing, with the club opting for a shortened game in January with Sergio Reguilon joining on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
