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Luke Shaw edging closer to Man Utd return after 'cautious' approach to recovery from latest injury setback

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<p>The 29-year-old left-back has endured a difficult period with recurring hamstring and calf issues, limiting his appearances for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/luke-shaw-injury-left-back-man-utd-ruben-amorim-wing-back-transfer-search/blt210ed0c500c72163#csb901a4b34c3d08e7" target="_blank">Manchester United to just five in the past year.</a> After making only three substitute appearances for United in this campaign, the England international suffered another fitness setback in December, further prolonging his absence from the team.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>At the end of January, Shaw was spotted in individual training sessions, sparking optimism that he was nearing a return to full fitness. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/luke-shaw-injury-manutd-dorgu-34619392" target="_blank"><em>The Mirror</em></a> has since claimed that Shaw could be out for another four weeks after suffering another setback, but <a href="https://x.com/mcgrathmike/status/1887122718434177135" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath</em></a> has contradicted that timeline, stating that while the full-back will be unavailable for United’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Leicester City on Friday, he is expected to resume full training next week, with the club taking a more 'cautious' approach to his recovery.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>United manager Ruben Amorim has emphasized that Shaw’s return to competitive <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-luke-shaw-man-utd-defender-sidelined-yet-again/blt440dfefd604a826d" target="_blank">matches will be gradual </a>as the coaching staff aims to avoid rushing his recovery.</p><p>“It can take a little bit more time,” Amorim told reporters last week. “I think he needs to train more, to spend more time with his team-mates playing even like normal, small-sided games, not just working alone. When I feel it is the right moment, we will start with some minutes in the games.”</p>

WHAT AMORIM SAID

<p>Shaw has been ruled out of Friday’s FA Cup tie, but may be targeting a return to action for Manchester United’s next Premier League outing against Tottenham on Sunday, February 16.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SHAW?

Luke Shaw edging closer to Man Utd return after 'cautious' approach to recovery from latest injury setback | Goal.com

Luke Shaw is reportedly edging closer to a return at Manchester United, who took a &quot;cautious&quot; approach with his latest injury setback.

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