Erik ten Hag has defined that Luke Shaw’s substitution at half-time over Man Utd’s win over Aston Villa was ‘precautionary’.
Shaw returned to motion in late November following a muscle harm which noticed him miss 16 video games throughout a 3 month interval. Since then, the full-back has been slowly reintegrated into the Man Utd beginning lineup and, as soon as once more, turn into a vital participant for Ten Hag’s aspect.
The left-back had been impressing in Man Utd’s conflict with Aston Villa within the Premier League on Sunday, taking part in a key position in a stout defensive displaying within the first half of the sport.
Shaw was, nevertheless, then substituted at half-time, being changed by Victor Lindelof on the left aspect of the Man Utd again 4. Mentioned substitution led many followers to worry that the England worldwide had suffered one more harm setback.
Chatting with membership press after the 2-1 win, Ten Hag confirmed that the substitution was made as a “precaution” after the full-back complained a few potential harm:
“It was a precaution. He talked about some complaints and we won’t take a danger, particularly not with Luke Shaw, as a result of he has had many accidents previously,” confirmed Ten Hag.
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“We took him off in order that it didn’t turn into an harm. We’ve got to see the way it develops within the coming days.”
Ten Hag additionally admitted his fears in regards to the lack of left-footed choices at present obtainable to him in defence, with Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia additionally being out of motion at present with accidents:
“Everybody is aware of my philosophy, to have Licha Martinez and Luke Shaw, two left-footed [defenders]. Additionally, we have not had Tyrell Malacia obtainable for the entire season,” stated Ten Hag.
“So all the best way, on a regular basis, we now have to make compromises. And that’s not in our benefit. However at this time we managed it and hopefully it isn’t too dangerous with Luke.”