Luke Shaw
MUNEngland
Left
Jul 12, 1995
30
5'10"
176 lb
LB
CB
Balanced Full Back
Man UtdFit to face Liverpool
Shaw (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Liverpool.
Analysis: Shaw has returned to full fitness after some questions heading into Sunday, as the defender has healed from an undisclosed injury. This keeps his starting streak intact, as he has yet to miss a league start this season, likely to continue this until the final matchday and make some club history.
Status unknown for Sunday
Shaw's (undisclosed) status remains unknown for Sunday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Michael Carrick. "We're in good shape, really."
Analysis: Shaw has received little update since going down in Monday's match with a late knock, leaving his availability for Sunday in jeopardy. This is a storyline to watch, as the full-back has now missed a start this season, not trying to end that against Liverpool. He will look to make the match after some testing, leaving Patrick Dorgu or Noussair Mazraoui to potentially start in his place if left out.
Forced off Monday
Shaw was unable to continue in Monday's match against Brentford after being treated for an apparent injury, per Tyrone Marshall of Manchester Evening News.
Analysis: Shaw was replaced by Leny Yoro after a solid 73-minute outing at left-back. The experienced defender may now be dealing with a physical issue, but it remains to se seen if it will be serious enough to sideline him in upcoming contests. In addition to Yoro, Patrick Dorgu was on the bench against the Bees and could be a replacement candidate if Shaw is ruled out.
Starts despite illness
Shaw (illness) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Newcastle.
Analysis: Shaw has passed his testing after an illness made him leave their last match early, with the defender not just fit but already starting. He is their leading player in minutes this season and seems set in his left-back role, only missing one start all season.
Questionable with illness
Shaw (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Michael Carrick. "Yeah, we're hoping so. We're working towards it. He wasn't feeling too good. We've still got a little bit of time before the game, and we will just have to see how he feels. So we'll obviously give him every chance. No, it wasn't injury, it's just he wasn't feeling too good. But we'll just have to see how he is today and tomorrow."
Analysis: Shaw is going to face some testing and will be a late call for Wednesday, with the defender having been taken off the last field with an illness. The good news is he still does see another day to recover, definitely enough time to turn the corner and be deemed fit. He has been their starting left-back, so they should call him into the starting XI if fit, with Noussair Mazraoui a possible replacement.
Off with illness
Shaw was forced off the field in the 24th minute of Sunday's match against Crystal Palace due to an illness.
Analysis: Shaw would be withdrawn before the 30-minute mark Sunday, with the defender suffering what has been claimed as an illness. This is something to monitor for the club, as they do have a quick turnaround heading into a match against Newcastle on Wednesday. Noussair Mazraoui was put on the field in his place, a potential replacement if he misses further time moving forward.
Keeps clean sheet Monday
Shaw recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory against Everton.
Analysis: Shaw kept his third clean sheet of the season Monday as he and his fellow defenders did a good job of keeping the Everton attack at bay. He recorded three clearances and blocked one shot on that end of the pitch. He didn't add much on the attack, but a positive defensive performance was much needed for the Red Devils.
Poor in service
Shaw registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Burnley.
Analysis: None of Shaw's seven crosses were deemed to be accurate, and the wingback was not noticeable defensively either with no tackles registered. Shaw will need to be better on both sides of the pitch for Man United to take points off a Brighton side which is in the middle of the table but does have a +3 goal differential on the season.
10 crosses in 1-1 draw
Shaw recorded 10 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Shaw recorded 10 crosses as Man United drew 1-1 at home to Wolves. He took five corners due to Bruno Fernandes' absence. The defender was able to complete three of his crosses, and prior to this game, he had only completed one in the entire season.
Finds assist in victory
Shaw assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win over Brighton.
Analysis: Shaw operated as a left-back who frequently stepped into midfield during United's build-up, helping create the second goal by finding Casemiro in a good position to score. His defensive solidity and forward support allowed United to control the game without getting fully stretched at the back.
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