Ten Hag suffers huge blow as Manchester United lose key player for rest of season

Ten Hag suffers huge blow as Manchester United lose key player for rest of season

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:25 - 22.02.2024

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have to navigate the remainder of the season without a key player.

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to be out of action for “a few months” with a muscle injury.

Luke Shaw was forced to leave the field just before half-time in Sunday's 2-1 victory at Luton.

The 28-year-old left-back had also been substituted at halftime in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa a week earlier, described by manager Erik ten Hag as a precautionary measure.

Luke Shaw out till the end of the season

Luke Shaw joins Mason Mount on the sideline || Photo Credit: Imago
Luke Shaw has been ruled out with a long term injury || Photo Credit: Imago

In a statement on Wednesday evening, United said:

“Luke Shaw has sustained a muscle injury and will be out for an extended period. Further assessment is still required to determine the severity but we expect him to be absent for a few months.”

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