Manchester United Legend Peter Schmeichel Launches a Brutal Criticism on Luke Shaw

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·23 agosto 2024

Manchester United Legend Peter Schmeichel Launches a Brutal Criticism on Luke Shaw

On Tuesday afternoon, Manchester United released a statement on the injury status of starting left-back and England international, Luke Shaw.

“Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training.”

The former Southampton player hasn’t played for the Red Devils since February, when he was forced off before halftime due to a muscle injury. Despite this, Shaw made three appearances for the Three Lions at the 2024 European Championships, including a start in the final. This has led to much criticism from fans and former players alike, including treble-winning goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel.

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Schmeichel Takes Aim At Shaw:

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Luke Shaw of Manchester United battles for possession with Ben Johnson of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on February 04, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, the Danish shotstopper said

“Luke Shaw last played (for Man Utd) in February and yet he still went to the Euros. I think he played a little bit in the quarter-final, and then some of the semi-final and then he played the final. Now, he’s injured again. He’s so important. He’s got experience and he’s a top class left-back. He’s a Manchester United player – we pay him. He should be focusing and prioritising Manchester United and not his country.”

Without Shaw, Ten Hag will be forced to experiment with left-backs yet again. Tyrell Malacia would be the most natural replacement, but he remains out with a knee problem, making it almost 400 days out injured.

Last season, Sofyan Amrabat, Victor Lindelof, and Diogo Dalot were all used at left-back instead of the Englishman. However, Amrabat is currently still a Fiorentina player; Victor Lindelof’s future remains in doubt and Dalot was very impressive at right-back last season, forcing Wan-Bissaka to switch sides at times. New signing Noussair Mazraoui is another option on the left side of defence, but he is more experienced at right-back.

Youngster Harry Amass is another option at left-back for the Red Devils, but at just 17 he cannot be relied on to start every game. Amass impressed many fans in pre-season, with his performance against Mohammed Salah, but having him as the only natural left-back option at the club would be incredibly risky.