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Luke Shaw is hoping he will return to full fitness in time for Manchester United’s first match back in action after the international break.
On November 22, the Red Devils make the trip to Merseyside to lock horns with Liverpool at Anfield.
Luke Shaw hoping to feature at Anfield
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MailSport has revealed that the left-back could well make his return to the fold for the clash, which could come as a substantial boost to Michael Carrick – or whoever will be in the dugout at that stage.
Shaw has been sidelined since the draw with Tottenham Hotspur on October 10, where he played the full 90 minutes before Carrick confirmed he would be unavailable for a prolonged period with an unspecified injury problem.
Luke Shaw was seen limping after Tottenham's game [@TheEyeTest_1] pic.twitter.com/kiopuOmQfe — utdreport (@utdreport) October 10, 2026
The 31-year-old, hailed as ‘solid’ by Rio Ferdinand, has now missed the last seven matches across all competitions, and he has yet to feature at all in the Champions League this campaign.
He has started five Premier League fixtures in total and totalled 427 minutes on the pitch since 2026/2027 got underway.
Shaw: The state of play
DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 12: Luke Shaw of Manchester United passes the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Croke Park on August 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty Images)
In January, Shaw could open talks with foreign clubs over a potential summer move.
He is out of contract at Old Trafford in June 2027, and there is no 12-month option included in his terms.
United chiefs are planning a defensive overhaul when the transfer window opens at the end of the season, so it remains to be seen if they will choose to part ways with their longest-serving player after 12 years.
#OTD in 2014, Luke Shaw became a Red 🫶 pic.twitter.com/rYXNdqU3Aw — Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 27, 2026
Alternatively, they may decide to offer him a short-term deal, as they did with Harry Maguire when he was approaching the end of his contract.
Either way, full-back reinforcements are imperative and may be necessary as early as January.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, interacts with Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on November 08, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, looks on during the training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 at Carrington Training Ground on October 12, 2026 in Manchester, England.
COMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 21: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, reacts after during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 21, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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