Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino Offers His Support To Luke Shaw

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has offered his support to Manchester United's Luke Shaw after the full-back suffered a double leg break on Tuesday night.

Shaw, who has started all of United's eight games this season, broke both his tibia and fibula when challenged by PSV's Hector Moreno during the Champions League match in Eindhoven and is expected to be out for at least six months.

The England full-back was managed by Pochettino during his time at Southampton before his move to Old Trafford and the Spurs coach revealed the defender was more upbeat after an operation on Wednesday morning.

Pochettino told Sky Sports News HQ: "I feel very sorry for him. I watched it happen on TV and I was sick. My relationship with him was close and I spoke with him this morning. He was much better today but obviously it is difficult when you have got this type of injury and I can only give him my support and wish him a speedy recovery.

"It's difficult because he had been crying and you can understand that, after the injury and pain he suffered and all the consequences of this situation. It is a difficult moment for him."

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