Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club will stand by Luke Shaw after his ‘devastating’ latest setback.
The 29-year-old, who hasn’t started for United since February, has made three substitute appearances so far this season.
He was being eased back into the team after suffering a calf injury on the eve of the season, which kept him out for more than three months.
But just as Shaw was getting more game time, he suffered a hamstring injury that is set to rule him out for several weeks.
It’s likely that United will look to sign a new left-back next summer as they can no longer rely on Shaw or Tyrell Malacia, who has just returned to fitness after 16 months out.
But Amorim says the club will do all they can to help Shaw back to fitness.
‘What I can say is that since I arrived, I see him in the medical department working a lot,’ said Amorim.
‘Working a lot in the gym. Working a lot on the pitch. He was losing weight. He was doing everything.
‘If he continues with that behaviour, he is a top, top player and we need him. No matter how long he needs, I will be with him.
‘We will help him to return. Not just Man Utd, your national team needs a guy like Luke Shaw.’
United take on Nottingham Forest in their next Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Shaw is expected to miss the festive period.
Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez will return to the squad after serving one-match suspensions.
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