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Published: 21:23 GMT, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 21:23 GMT, 3 December 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said he was "absolutely devastated" after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a long-term injury.
The England international is set for another spell on the sidelines with an undisclosed injury. He has only just returned after missing the first three months of the season with a calf problem sustained days before United's opening game.
In a post Tuesday to his five million followers on Instagram, Shaw wrote: "It´s hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forward, but unfortunately I´ve had a small setback.
"I´ve been through a lot of ups and downs but this has definitely been my toughest period. I´m absolutely devastated and it´s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time."
Shaw missed large chunks of last season because of injury, yet was included in England's squad for the European Championship and made two appearances as a substitute before starting in the final against Spain.
"I understand there (are) going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of that," Shaw continued. "There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time.
Manchester United's Luke Shaw, left, and Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund greet fans at the end of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Bodo Glimt, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
"But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season."
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