Luke Shaw left out of Manchester United squad for FA Cup clash against Brighton. The reason revealed

This is Shaw's first omission from a Manchester United squad since August
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11 jan 2026 11:30
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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw will not feature in today's FA Cup match against Brighton.

Details: According to Samuel Luckhurst, the absence of the English defender from the Manchester United squad is due to squad rotation rather than injury.

The full starting XI for the Red Devils in the FA Cup tie is as follows:

Thus, the coaching staff's decision is a planned move and does not raise any concerns regarding the player's fitness. Shaw is expected to be available for the team's upcoming matches.

It's worth noting that the FA Cup match between Manchester United and Brighton will kick off today, January 11, at 17:30 Central European Time.

Reminder: Manchester United is considering two candidates for head coach: Solskjaer and Carrick.

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