Due to a muscle issue, Manchester United’s left defender Luke Shaw is anticipated to miss a significant amount of time.

Although the severity of the injury is still being assessed by the Red Devils’ medical staff, early estimates suggest that the England international will only be out for a few weeks as opposed to several months. The revelation is sure to have upset Erik ten Hag, the employer, who will now need to exercise his alternative options.

The backup left-back, Yrell Malacia, is currently healing from a blow he sustained at the end of the last season and is unlikely to be ready to fill in for Shaw while he recovers. For some key games, like the road contest against Big Six opponents Arsenal on September 3, Ten Hag may therefore be required to assemble an impromptu backline.

Another well-known player who is now out with an injury is Mason Mount, who cost United £55 million in the summer. Initial assessments indicated that the former Chelsea star would only require three weeks of rest before making a swift comeback following the international break.

Those hopes appear to have been dashed, as there is growing concern that Mount could miss up to six weeks of action. He would also miss United’s first two Champions League group stage games in addition to the trip to the Emirates and the ensuing league game against Nottingham Forest.

Despite the fact that Mount’s injury might make Ten Hag want to add to the team’s midfield options even more, United was already searching for a different player.

Scott McTominay’s future may be affected by Mount’s inaction. The United academy graduate was expected to depart Old Trafford this summer since clubs like West Ham and Everton were interested in signing him, but he might now decide to stay.

Luke Shaw is hurt and won’t be available for at least a few weeks.

Despite eking out a 1-0 victory over Wolves at home in their opening match, United’s start to the new league campaign hasn’t exactly been outstanding; they were downed 2-0 by Tottenham on the road.The midfield for United has been a glaring weakness in both contests. When Mount was involved, there was a chance that the issue could be resolved without involving the England ace.United has one week to bring in any further players as they attempt to keep up with the group in front.