Ten Hag suffers huge blow as Manchester United lose key player for rest of season

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is expected to be out of action for “a few months” with a muscle injury.

Luke Shaw was forced to leave the field just before half-time in Sunday's 2-1 victory at Luton.

The 28-year-old left-back had also been substituted at halftime in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa a week earlier, described by manager Erik ten Hag as a precautionary measure.

In a statement on Wednesday evening, United said:

“Luke Shaw has sustained a muscle injury and will be out for an extended period. Further assessment is still required to determine the severity but we expect him to be absent for a few months.”