August 13th 2024.
Unfortunately, Luke Shaw has found himself on the sidelines once again. The 29-year-old Manchester United player will not be able to participate in the first three games of the new Premier League season due to an injury he sustained during pre-season training. It's a tough blow for Shaw, who has been working hard to recover from a calf problem he picked up over the summer.
As a result, Shaw will miss the season opener against Fulham on Friday night, as well as upcoming matches against Brighton and Liverpool. The Red Devils are hoping to have him back in action after the international break, with a potential return against his former club Southampton on September 14th. In a statement released by Manchester United, it was confirmed that Shaw is currently undergoing rehabilitation and aiming to be available for selection after the first international break.
This is yet another setback for Shaw, who has been struggling with injuries in recent years. He last played for Manchester United in February during a Premier League game against Luton Town before being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a hamstring issue. However, he did make a comeback for the England team at Euro 2024.
Shaw returned to training after the summer break, hoping to continue his progress towards full fitness. Unfortunately, he has now picked up a new injury just before the start of the new season. This is a familiar situation for the former Southampton player, who has had to deal with multiple fitness setbacks throughout his career.
In his absence, Tyrell Malacia was expected to step up as Shaw's understudy at left-back. However, Malacia has been out of action for the entirety of last season due to a knee injury and is still not available to play. As a result, Lisandro Martinez was called upon to play in the left-back position during Saturday's Community Shield game against Manchester City. Martinez, along with Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, formed the defensive line for the Red Devils.
It seems that injuries have been a recurring theme for Manchester United and their players. In addition to Shaw and Malacia, new signing Leny Yoro is also facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a serious injury. This has left manager Erik ten Hag with limited options in defense, making it a challenging start to the new season for the Red Devils.
Fans of Manchester United will be eagerly awaiting Shaw's return to the pitch, hoping that he can stay injury-free and make a significant contribution to the team's success. In the meantime, they will continue to support the team and hope for a strong start to the new Premier League season.
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