Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is optimistic that Luke Shaw will be cleared to play in Sunday’s Premier League match against Luton Town.
In the 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday, Ten Hag said after the game that he had substituted the Englishman for the left-back due to precautionary reasons.
During the pre-game news conference on Thursday, Ten Hag stated that while Shaw is still “doubtful” about making the trip to Kenilworth Road, he is “positive” that the former Southampton player will be allowed to play.
If Shaw has a setback in the next few hours, Victor Lindelof will be ready to go, but Ten Hag will do all in his power to avoid using the Swede as a backup; Aston
Shaw will probably be available, though, so the defensive lineup will remain the same, especially since Tyrell Malacia (knee), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (unspecified), and Lisandro Martinez (knee) are all sidelined.
Shaw is expected to rejoin Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, and Andre Onana, but even if Scott McTominay scored in the 86th minute at Villa Park, it might not be enough for the Scot to get past Casemiro or rising sensation Kobbie Mainoo.
Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho are ready to create an untested supporting cast for the highly effective Rasmus Hojlund, while Mason Mount remains bedridden in the infirmary.
The Dane became the second-youngest player in Premier League history to score five goals in a row, behind only Nicolas Anelka.
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