'So committed' - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag launches passionate defence of Luke Shaw
manchestereveningnews.co.ukErik ten Hag has defended Luke Shaw, insisting he is "so committed" to Manchester United. Shaw has not played for United since he sustained a hamstring injury at Luton on February 18 yet he played three times for England at the European Championship, including in the final against Spain.
The 29-year-old returned to United training after a three-week holiday last week but suffered a calf injury and is out until next month.
Shaw has played in only 275 United games out of a possible 561 since he signed from Southampton at the age of 18 in June 2014.
United do not currently have a specialist senior left back, with Tyrell Malacia, who has not played for United since May 2023 due to a knee problem, not due back until October. READ MORE: United give team news for Fulham READ MORE: Ten Hag reveals Mazraoui's 'key attribute' Some United supporters have been critical of Shaw's perceived lack of commitment to his club side but Ten Hag referenced Shaw's appearance record in his first campaign in charge, when he played 47 times. "First season when I was here, he played many games so I am very confident we will get him back into shape," Ten Hag said. "He is only 29 years old, he played many games for Manchester United already.
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