Luke Shaw Faces Early Season Setback with Calf Injury, to Miss Opening Games for Manchester United

Manchester United’s season has been dealt an early blow as key defender Luke Shaw will miss the opening three games of the Premier League campaign due to a calf injury. The 29-year-old England full-back sustained the injury during pre-season training, and the club confirmed that he will be sidelined until after the next international break in September.

Shaw’s absence means he will miss United’s crucial home fixtures against Fulham and Liverpool, as well as their away trip to Brighton. This setback is particularly concerning for both Manchester United and England, as Shaw’s recovery timeline puts his participation in England’s upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in doubt. These matches will be the first under new interim manager Lee Carsley, adding further importance to Shaw’s potential availability.

In an official statement, Manchester United expressed their support for Shaw, saying, “Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training. He is working hard on his rehabilitation with a view to being available after the first international break.”

This isn’t the first time Shaw has faced adversity with injuries. Despite being selected for England’s Euro 2024 squad, he traveled to Germany nursing a hamstring injury and was unable to participate until the quarter-final against Switzerland. Shaw eventually made his first start in the final, where England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain, prolonging the nation’s 58-year wait for a major men’s football title since their 1966 World Cup triumph.

For Manchester United, Shaw’s absence represents a significant challenge as they look to start the season strong. His experience and defensive prowess will be sorely missed, particularly in high-stakes matches like the one against Liverpool. United fans and England supporters alike will be hoping for Shaw’s speedy recovery as he works towards returning to full fitness.

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