How long will Luke Shaw be out for? Latest news on the Manchester United defender after fresh injury ahead of Premier League opener
Luke Shaw's injury nightmare shows no sign of ending as a fresh fitness problem rules him out of the start of the new season.
The left-back made his first start in almost five months during England's 2-1 defeat to Spain at the Euro 2024 end but now a new problem has arisen.
Shaw He listened to pre-match advice from Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe so as not to aggravate his hamstring injury in Berlin.
However, the 29-year-old has suffered a calf strain since returning to pre-season and will return to the treatment room.
While it is frustrating for United fans who have not seen him play since February, it is Especially disappointing for Shaw itself.
When will Shaw return?
The defender will miss at least the first three Manchester United matches of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Shaw will be absent from the season opener against Fulham on Friday night, in addition to the matches with Brighton and Liverpool.
The Red Devils revealed in a brief statement that the medical team are hopeful he will be able to return after the first international break.
That schedule would see Shaw return against his former club. Southampton on Saturday, September 14th.
A statement said: “Lucas Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training.
“He is working hard on his rehabilitation with a view to being available after the first international break.”
Shaw's injury-plagued 2024 began with a serious hamstring injury sustained against Luton on February 18.
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He didn't play another minute for United until the end of the season, but was a surprise inclusion as the only recognised left-back in Gareth SouthgateSquad for the Euro 2024 national team.
Shaw suffered a setback on his return, meaning he could only come off the bench in England's quarter-final and quarter-final wins over Switzerland and the Netherlands respectively.
That amounted to just 87 minutes of action in total before he was forced to come on from the start in the final defeat to champions Spain.
Rising to the occasion, Shaw brought balance to the team and won his first-half battle with the tournament's young player. Yamal sheet before fatigue caused the pair's luck to change after the break.
United would have hoped he could continue to improve his sharpness and fitness following his return to pre-season.
However, Shaw has now added Erik the HagThe growing problems of his team, with his support Tyrell Malacianew signing Leny Yoroand Rasmus Hojlund All marginalized.
In his press conference ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League opener against Fulham, the manager assessed the fitness of his squad.
Ten Hag said: “He'll be back shortly, it won't be long. Of course we're looking forward to Luke Shaw.”
“He is a very important player for our team and we want to get him back as soon as possible, but we cannot force this process.”
