Manchester United’s left-back, Luke Shaw, is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering another injury setback.
Shaw, who has been in impressive form this season, was forced to come off in each of United’s last two Premier League matches against Aston Villa and Luton.
Despite his early substitution against Villa, United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, started him again at Kenilworth Road on Sunday, but the move backfired as Shaw suffered a recurrence of a leg injury during the match against Luton.
The 28-year-old was seen limping heavily as he left the pitch, raising concerns about the severity of his injury.
This latest setback will be a cause for concern not only for Manchester United but also for the England national team.
Shaw is now a doubt for this summer’s Euros in Germany, and Gareth Southgate will be sweating over his fitness.
The Three Lions face Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia in the group stage, and Shaw has become a key player for England in recent years, scoring in the previous Euros final and starting all five matches at the 2022 World Cup.
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Shaw’s injury also leaves United without a recognized left-back, as Tyrell Malacia, who is expected to be the main replacement, has yet to play this season after knee surgery in the summer.
Meanwhile, United canceled Sergio Reguilon’s loan from Tottenham short in January, leaving the club in a precarious position.
Shaw’s current campaign has been severely disrupted by injury, with a muscle problem ruling him out from August to November.
As a result, he has been limited to just 15 appearances this term.
Moreover, Shaw’s injury is set to rule him out of England’s upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium next month.
With the Euros just around the corner, Southgate will be hoping that Shaw recovers as soon as possible, as he is a crucial part of the England squad and his absence could be a significant blow to their chances of success.
