“We need him” – Ruben Amorim still counting on injury-prone Man United star



Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim offered words of support for Luke Shaw, insisting he remains important for his plans.

The London native made his breakthrough at Southampton before being poached by the Red Devils in the summer of 2014 for circa £35 million. However, his time at Carrington has been marred by a seemingly never-ending injury ordeal.

The England international suffered yet another blow earlier this week, and he could be set for a lengthy layoff.

While this untimely hurdle will prevent him from making an early impression on the newly-appointed United manager, the latter reveals that he still holds the left-back in high esteem.

Amorim explained that Shaw is already working hard as he’s determined to return to the pitch as soon as possible.

“What I can say, since I arrived, I see him [Shaw] in the medical department working a lot in the gym,” said Amorim in the aftermath of his team’s 0-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal on Wednesday night (via The Daily Mail).

“Working a lot on the pitch, we control the load during the games, during the training sessions, he was losing weight, so he was doing everything.”

Amorim will eagerly wait for Shaw to rejoin Man United squad

NEWPORT, WALES – JANUARY 28: Luke Shaw of Manchester United looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Newport County and Manchester United at Rodney Parade on January 28, 2024 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Hence, the former Sporting CP manager believes Shaw has the work-rate and determination of a top star, so he tips him to bounce back stronger.

“If he continues to do that behaviour, he’s a top, top player and we need him.

“No matter how long he will need to recover, I will be with him, we will help him to return, not just Manchester United but your national team needs a guy like Luke Shaw, so we are here to help him.”