‘Solid’ Man Utd man plots long-awaited injury return in time for Liverpool clash at Anfield
Luke Shaw is hoping he will return to full fitness in time for Manchester United’s first match back in action after the international break.
On November 22, the Red Devils make the trip to Merseyside to lock horns with Liverpool at Anfield.
Luke Shaw hoping to feature at Anfield
MailSport has revealed that the left-back could well make his return to the fold for the clash, which could come as a substantial boost to Michael Carrick – or whoever will be in the dugout at that stage.
Shaw has been sidelined since the draw with Tottenham Hotspur on October 10, where he played the full 90 minutes before Carrick confirmed he would be unavailable for a prolonged period with an unspecified injury problem.
The 31-year-old, hailed as ‘solid’ by Rio Ferdinand, has now missed the last seven matches across all competitions, and he has yet to feature at all in the Champions League this campaign.
He has started five Premier League fixtures in total and totalled 427 minutes on the pitch since 2026/2027 got underway.
Shaw: The state of play
In January, Shaw could open talks with foreign clubs over a potential summer move.
He is out of contract at Old Trafford in June 2027, and there is no 12-month option included in his terms.
United chiefs are planning a defensive overhaul when the transfer window opens at the end of the season, so it remains to be seen if they will choose to part ways with their longest-serving player after 12 years.
Alternatively, they may decide to offer him a short-term deal, as they did with Harry Maguire when he was approaching the end of his contract.
Either way, full-back reinforcements are imperative and may be necessary as early as January.
