Luke Shaw is ready for a spell on the sidelines by means of damage to proceed a streak of early-season blows for Manchester United. Shaw's challenge has left Erik ten Hag with no senior left-backs, with Tyrell Malacia additionally out, as United's damage checklist plagues the daybreak of the brand new marketing campaign.

According to The Athletic, the 28-year-old faces an prolonged interval out of motion by means of a muscle damage possible sustained throughout coaching midweek.

United reportedly hope Shaw will miss weeks reasonably than months of the season after first assessments, however the extent of the harm is not but clear.

The Red Devils No 23 joins an increasing checklist of damage fatalities in Ten Hag's squad, together with his left-back cowl, Malacia.

Both of the Dutchman's outfield summer time signings, Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount, are at the moment out of rivalry by means of again and hamstring issues, respectively.

Amad Diallo has missed the beginning of the season with a knee damage, as have Kobbie Mainoo (ankle) and Tom Heaton (calf).

Ten Hag now has a headache forward of Saturday's essential Premier League conflict towards Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

He could flip to 20-year-old Alvaro Fernandez, who featured all through United's pre-season schedule, sharing left-back minutes with Shaw.

But Diogo Dalot is the extra possible stand-in, given his previous expertise filling in on the left aspect of the defence and present standing as Aaron Wan-Bissaka's backup on the correct.

Brandon Williams is out of rivalry after finishing a season-long mortgage to Championship aspect Ipswich Town on Thursday, reuniting with former United coach Kieran McKenna.

United will view the Forest recreation as a must-win after struggling a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur final day trip.