(Football News) Luke Shaw, is confronting a substantial period of absence due to a muscle injury that he recently suffered. The Premier League club officially revealed this development on a Thursday, underlining the significance of this injury-related hiatus.

The precise extent of Shaw’s injury is still under assessment, indicating that the medical team is working to ascertain the severity and the required course of action for his recovery. However, what has been firmly established is that Shaw, who operates as a left back, will not be partaking in the imminent matches, as clarified in the official statement provided by the club.

Luke Shaw, at 28 years old, has assumed a pivotal role within the tactical framework crafted by manager Erik ten Hag. This is evident from his consistent presence in the starting lineup for Manchester United. Notably, he was featured in the initial two league encounters for the team. These matches encompassed a triumphant 1-0 conquest over Wolverhampton Wanderers as well as a less favorable outcome, a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

As Manchester United readies itself for upcoming fixtures, the absence of Shaw will unquestionably leave a void within their defensive lineup. This impending absence coincides with another setback in the form of midfielder Mason Mount’s injury-induced unavailability for the same matches. Mount’s injury was incurred during their 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Furthermore, the club’s challenges are compounded by the continued sidelining of backup left back Tyrell Malacia, whose existing injury traces back to the previous season. This trio of setbacks undoubtedly poses a significant test for Manchester United’s squad depth and adaptability as they navigate their upcoming engagements, including a fixture against Nottingham Forest and a subsequent clash against last season’s runners-up, Arsenal.

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