Don't miss the positive news on Shaw and Malacia
Erik ten Hag was pleased to provide positive updates on left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malcia during Wednesday evening’s press conference in Porto.
In Shaw and Malacia's absences this season, the left-back position has been filled by Diogo Dalot and our Players’ Player of the Year has shown his vital versatility.
But the returns of two dedicated left-backs will undoubtedly provide a major boost to the squad and particularly in Shaw, a senior Red who is among the world’s very best in his position.
After a long-term absence, Malacia is excited to contribute once again and add to a resume that made him one of our most exciting – and popular - young players.
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“On the left-back, they are improving but we hope Luke Shaw can return after the international break quickly,” explained the manager in his press conference on Wednesday evening.
Providing more details, he continued: “I don't know if it's the first game, we're hoping for [it], but I can't, in this moment, tell this with 100 per cent security.
“But, yeah, from now on, we have two-and-a-half weeks to work to that point. And, shortly after, he'll be there.
“Tyrell is making good progress on the pitch but has to make the step to full team training.”
After the international break, United will return to action at Old Trafford with an important Premier League match against Brentford. That will be followed by a much-anticipated trip to Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
October will then conclude with a top-flight game at West Ham’s London Stadium and a Carabao Cup fifth-round tie with Leicester City at the Theatre of Dreams.
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