Erik ten Hag gives update on Luke Shaw after Manchester United star was taken off at half-time against Aston Villa | JCM1Q1F | 2024-02-13 16:08:01
Erik ten Hag says Luke Shaw was taken off as 'precaution' during Manchester United's win at Aston Villa.
Objectives from Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay, both aspect of a Douglas Luiz equaliser, gave United a a lot needed three points.
The outcome, United's fifth win in six games, moves the club to within just six points off Tottenham in fourth, as they appear to make an unlikely push for the Champions League spots.
It wasn't all roses although, as Ten Hag made a shocking change at half-time, with Shaw subbed off and Victor Lindelof taking his place at left-back.
That call was described as 'devastating' by Gary Neville, with the Swede struggling out of place towards a relentless abd speedy Villa attack.
'With Shaw going off, you see there they have been dominant this final 15-minutes – primarily over there. on the best,' Neville stated on commentary for Sky Sports.
'It's as a lot a problem& in possession as it's out of possession. Shaw going off has been devastating for United. They've not coped properly with it in any respect.'
Because it turned out, that change was enforced, as Ten Hag explained post-match: 'Precaution. He [Shaw] had some complaints and we will't take any risks with him as a result of he's had any injuries prior to now.
'We'll should see the way it goes within the subsequent few days. It's not an advantage to lose him, everyone is aware of my philosophy to have left-footers at left centre-back and left-back. We've to make compromises and it isn't to our benefit.'
Later, in the 73rd minute, Rashford was subbed off for McTominay, a choice that was additionally questioned given the ahead's good efficiency at Villa Park.
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That call can be vindicated though, as McTominay headed house late on to secure the three points for the Pink Devils, with the match-winner telling Sky Sports activities: 'I feel like as long as I'm fit and healthy I can come onto the pitch and perform.
'I don't take it personally, I just need to are available and attempt to do the perfect I can for this. Long might it continue.
'It was an unbelievable cross [from Diogo Dalot] to be truthful, whipped with loads of pace. I just wanted it to hit my head and get it on track. Full credit score to the boys, we created a whole lot of good possibilities which can go unnoticed.'
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