'Top, top, player' - Ruben Amorim gives injured Luke Shaw his full backing after Man Utd defender sidelined yet again

Shaw had recently made promising strides in his recovery, coming off the bench in three consecutive matches following a prolonged absence since February. Unfortunately, just as he appeared to be on the path to regular action, a hamstring injury struck on the eve of United’s crucial clash against Arsenal. This latest setback means Shaw is now facing another extended period on the sidelines with no definite timeline for his return.

The England international’s injury history has been a troubling one. Over the past nine months, Shaw has managed to start just a single match - the Euro 2024 final. In that time, three separate muscle injuries have curtailed his progress, with the most recent blow leaving both the player and his team frustrated.

Amorim addressed the situation with empathy and optimism, commending Shaw for his dedication to recovery.

"What I can say since I arrived, I see him in the medical department working a lot in the gym, working a lot on the pitch, we control the load during the games, during the trainings, he was losing weight, so he was doing everything," he said when speaking on Amazon Prime.

"If he continues to do that behaviour, he’s a top, top player and we need him. No matter how long he will need, I will be with him, we will help him to return, not just Manchester United but your national team needs a guy like Luke Shaw, so we are here to help him."

A disappointing 2-0 defeat to Arsenal has left the Red Devils languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table in the 11th spot. The upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday will be pivotal as United seek to rebuild momentum.