Manchester United's Luke Shaw faces a further delay in his return to the pitch due to a recent injury setback. The left-back has been absent from the team's lineup since February, and his anticipated comeback has been postponed multiple times. Initially, Shaw was expected to rejoin the squad in September, but this was pushed back to after the October international break.

Despite making three appearances for England in the European Championships in Germany, Shaw encountered a calf issue that prevented him from starting the Premier League season with Manchester United. In his final press conference before being relieved of his duties, former manager Erik ten Hag disclosed that Shaw's recovery was not progressing as planned, emphasizing the need for caution to avoid further complications. The absence of Shaw has created a void in Manchester United's defense, as the team has been without a designated left-back. Tyrell Malacia, another left-back option, has been out for 17 months due to knee injuries, leading to Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui having to fill in at the position. With the interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy set to make a decision on the left-back position for the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Leicester, there is also speculation about the appointment of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim as the club's new head coach, who may take charge for the Premier League match against Chelsea on Sunday.