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Luke Shaw may not return for Man Utd until AFTER next international break as Erik ten Hag delivers honest update on full-back's recovery from calf injury

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Shaw has been absent from the United squad since February 18, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/luke-shaw-injury-man-utd-update-england-star-pre-season-calf/blte5063a4d19a9644b" target="_blank">with a calf injury derailing the latter</a> part of his 2023-24 season. Although the left-back did manage to make a return for England during the summer’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/luke-shaw-to-make-shock-start-england-euro-2024-final-man-utd-man-gets-nod-spain-kieran-trippier/bltf78a8d9cacf4dd28" target="_blank">European Championship in the later stages</a> of the tournament, another setback in pre-season has continued to keep him out of action.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Shaw's progress has<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/luke-shaw-man-utd-gbp30m-fulham-usmnt-antonee-robinson/blt63365d2fc64cfad1" target="_blank"> been at a snail's pace</a> which has further worried Ten Hag. The defender was anticipated to return in September but is running behind schedule and could potentially take close to a month more before being available for selection again.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

During a press conference ahead of United's Europa League clash against Twente, Ten Hag addressed questions regarding Shaw’s recovery timeline, offering a cautious update on the situation.“I think it’s probably [before the break], but I can’t say I'm 100 per cent sure,” Ten Hag said when asked if Shaw could return before the October international break."The plan is just to be back before but as I say I can’t say this 100 per cent for sure. It could also be shortly after the break.”

WHAT TEN HAG SAID

Shaw’s continued absence places additional pressure on United’s defensive options, especially with Tyrell Malacia also ruled out for an extended period. Although the young defender is back in a measured capacity at Carrington, he will not be available against Twente. In their absence, Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui will likely continue to feature as a full-back along with Diogo Dalot on the other side.

WHAT NEXT?

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Luke Shaw might not return for Manchester United until after the October international break as Erik ten Hag delivered an honest update on his injury.

Luke Shaw may not return for Man Utd until AFTER next international break as Erik ten Hag delivers honest update on full-back&apos;s recovery from calf injury