Manchester United left full-back Luke Shaw suffered a horrible ankle injury while playing in the UEFA Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven yesterday where the Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat at Philips Stadion.
Luke Shaw was making a run down the left flank when PSV’s Mexican defender Hector Moreno pulled off a rough tackle at the English youngster. Shaw went down to the ground in great pain as it looked like he might have twisted his ankle badly.
The injury brought back the memories of certain horrific player injuries in the past. It could have been a career-threatening injury for the promising youngster.
In Luke shaw, Manchester United will miss a key player who was performing well both defensively and attacking wise. How long will the injury dismiss the promising young star who is touted to have a bright future for the club and country?
The injury may sideline him for the whole season and he will be lucky to return to action this season according to Independent.
The agony reflecting on the face of shaw after suffering the injury and the concerns showing on their teammates’ faces reveal how serious the injury is.
Medics rushed to the pitch on to his aid. Replays showed the sickening leg break that was caused accidentally by PSV defender Hector Moreno, who himself looked sickened by the after-effects.
Shaw’s debut season for United after making a big-money move from Southampton was disrupted with consecutive injuries which held his growth but he had a strong start of the season and England will also be disappointed with the blow as Shaw has the potential to be a regular starter for Three Lions for a long time.
Shaw was treated on the pitch for a lengthy amount of time before being stretchered to the changing room, where United manager Louis van Gaal revealed he was seen crying.
The club confirmed that the left-back suffered a double leg break which normally takes up to six to nine months to recover from. It can also be elongated if the damage is more horrifying and the procedure of recovery can take more time depending on the situation.
Some players who underwent similar injuries were Henrik Larsson, Bryan Oviedo, Aaron Ramsey, Eduardo and they were out for 212, 218, 252 and 296 days respectively. Shaw could miss the whole season and even the UEFA Europan Champion to be held in France in 2016 which starts in 10th June.