October 29th 2024.
Luke Shaw, a defender for Manchester United, has been dealing with an injury that has kept him from playing at all this season. This latest setback is a tough blow for the 29-year-old, who has been trying to recover from a hamstring injury that he suffered back in February. This injury kept him out for the remainder of last season, and although he was able to make a few appearances for England at the European Championship over the summer, his pre-season was hindered by a new calf problem.
Initially, Shaw was expected to return to play in September, but that date has been pushed back multiple times due to complications in his recovery. Unfortunately, it seems that his quest to reach full fitness has hit another roadblock, as interim manager Erik ten Hag revealed in his final press conference before being sacked on Monday. Ten Hag explained that the process has not been going as well as they had hoped, and they are being very careful with Shaw's recovery to avoid any further setbacks.
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will not have Shaw available for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Leicester City, and this news will also be a disappointment for Ruben Amorim, who is the favorite to be named as Ten Hag's permanent successor. Amorim is reportedly keen on the move, and there are even rumors that United club executives have flown to Lisbon to finalize a deal. There is a possibility that Amorim could even be in the dugout for United's upcoming game against Chelsea on Sunday.
In the meantime, Shaw's absence will continue to be felt on the field, with Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot expected to fill in at left-back. It's a tough situation for Manchester United, who were hoping to have Shaw back in action by now. But for now, they must be patient and careful in his recovery to ensure that he can make a full and lasting return to the team.
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