Erik ten Hag gives update on Luke Shaw after Manchester United star is subbed 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 much needed three factors.
The outcome, United's fifth win in six video games, moves the club to within just six factors 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 decision was described as 'devastating' by Gary Neville, with the Swede struggling out of position towards a relentless abd speedy Villa assault.
'With Shaw going off, you see there they've been dominant this last 15-minutes – primarily over there. on the best,' Neville stated on commentary for Sky Sports.
'It's as much a problem in possession as it is out of possession. Shaw going off has been devastating for United. They've not coped nicely with it at all.'
As it turned out, that change was enforced, with the England star struggling a recent damage, simply two weeks after he returned to health.
Later, within the 73rd minute, Rashford was subbed off for McTominay, a choice that was additionally questioned given the forward's good performance at Villa Park.
'Two of the most effective players in this second half – Rashford and [Leon] Bailey – have gone off,' Neville mused.
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That decision can be vindicated although, as McTominay headed house late on to secure the three points for the Purple Devils, with the match-winner telling Sky Sports: 'I feel like as long as I'm match and wholesome I can come onto the pitch and carry out.
'I don't take it personally, I just need to are available and attempt to do the most effective I can for this. Lengthy might it proceed.
'It was an unbelievable cross [from Diogo Dalot] to be truthful, whipped with a variety of tempo. I simply wanted it to hit my head and get it on the right track. Full credit to the boys, we created loads of good possibilities which may go unnoticed.'
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