Man United’s Injury Prone Star Struggles…
It feels like forever since the sight of Luke Shaw’s name, printed nice and bold on a Manchester United matchday sleeveless suit, caused excitement rather than anxiety. His last curtain call as a starter wasn’t in some grand arena but against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. Fast forward through countless physio sessions, Shaw has managed a mere trio of substitute appearances. The bench at Ruben Amorim’s first game against Ipswich kindled hope but fizzled out faster than a damp firework with a fresh ouchie before facing Arsenal – talk about lousy timing!
Shaw’s journey sounds like a symphony of ups and downs, except this concert’s conductor is determinedly tone-deaf! On social media, Shaw’s latest update appeared like a tragic sonnet of self-pity, revealing his “small setback” and a dash of public heartbreak announcement. The Carrington treatment room has pretty much stitched his name on a chair – it’s practically his second home at this point. Yet, Amorim is hopeful Shaw can join the dance on the pitch again before long – fingers crossed his joints hold up this time!
United fans might be biting their nails, wondering if Shaw will ever turn back into his 2022/23 edition self. Remember when he played a staggering 47 matches without incident? But with Patrick Dorgu holding the speedy shoes, Shaw’s chances of returning to the starting line-up might have to involve a sneakier approach. Whether he bays for a defender’s slot or boards the loan train, Shaw’s sporting soap opera continues, and one can only hope this saga doesn’t conclude with another injury plot twist before next summer’s World Cup rolls in!
