Another blow to Manchester United's defense! Luke Shaw forced off early due to injury in clash with Crystal Palace
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The matchday 28 Premier League showdown against Crystal Palace began with a major setback for Manchester United.
Details: Not only did United concede an early goal, but in the 24th minute, left-back Luke Shaw was forced to leave the pitch with yet another injury. The England international simply could not continue.
The Red Devils' medical staff rushed onto the field to assist, but the verdict was grim: Shaw was unable to go on. It’s still unclear whether the injury is muscular or the result of an impact, but the defender looked visibly upset as he left the pitch. In the coming days, Shaw will undergo a thorough examination at the club’s medical center to determine the extent of the injury.
With just 24 minutes gone, Nossair Mazraoui was urgently brought on to replace the stricken Englishman. The Moroccan defender had to jump into action without a proper warm-up, plugging the sudden gap in United’s back line.
It's worth noting that Luke Shaw has featured in 27 Premier League matches this season, providing a single assist—recorded in matchweek nine against Brighton.
As of the 30th minute, Crystal Palace still lead 1-0.
Reminder: Real Madrid and Manchester United are battling for Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres.
