Shaw Posts Positive Update On Instagram

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has provided an update on his rehabilitation from a broken leg by posting a positive photo on his personal Instagram account.

The 19-year-old England international suffered a double fracture of the right leg during this month’s UEFA Champions League defeat at PSV Eindhoven, which required two emergency operations that have now ruled him out of action for the majority of this season.

That is particularly disappointing news when you consider Shaw’s excellent start to the campaign, although he remains upbeat and uploaded an encouraging photo to Instagram this weekend, with the message: “Long road ahead but so happy to be able to put weight on my leg again!”

Van Gaal revealed during Friday’s press conference at the Aon Training Complex that he’d visited Luke Shaw to check up on him and the boss was happy to report the defender’s spirits are high, which is a major positive with many months of rehabilitation ahead.

“Shaw will be out for at least six months and that’s dependable on the development of rehab,” said van Gaal. “You have to cope with all the things that happen in rehab. It is six months, but usually more because you have to be fit. It shall be very difficult and he knows he has a long way to go.

“The most important thing is that he is mentally very strong, but that is now, and although it is fantastic to see, he has to show that consistency in his rehabilitation period which is not easy. He is also 19 years old, it is not easy, but when I saw him yesterday he was very strong, fantastic to see.”

Ashley Young has also spoken about Shaw’s mental state and the support network that is waiting to help him upon his return to the Aon Training Complex.

“Even the day after it happened he was positive and upbeat which I think for a lot of the players and staff was surprising after such a horrific injury, and when he returns to the training ground everyone will be there for him,” Ash told MUTV.