Brawny Shaw will bounce back stronger.

By: Lokesh Sankar Rath

Philips Stadion witnessed something on the pitch which United fans were not accustomed to see for a while. Manchester United went Netherlands to kick start the group stage of UEFA Champions League with great spirit but came back wounded mentally. The loss of 2-1 was always bearable but the loss of Luke Shaw was unspeakably harsh. Shaw was tackled brutally by PSV`s Hector Moreno and suffered a double fracture on his right leg.

Luke Shaw after his Injury

Shaw faced an intermittent season last time around and failed to impress Louis Van Gaal. He is a stubborn who works very hard to get back stronger and he didn`t fail to do so. Patience, Stamina and Power were the three things which were the hallmarks of Luke Shaw in this season. He showed his attacking skills against Swansea as he was the creator of the Juan Mata`s goal. He developed himself with great spirit and became a regular starter for the Red Devils. From club legend Danis Irwin to Club and Country captain Wayne Rooney, everybody praised the football of Luke Shaw. Shaw featured in England team a week before his injury and gave a great performance. He was mentioned in the dressing room speech of Wayne Rooney and that is a spectacular achievement for any young lad.

That tackle from Moreno

After his 30m move from Southampton FC last summer Shaw has faced several difficult situations. He was forced to train alone to gain his physical strength to feature in United`s starting line up. Louis Van Gaal publicly criticized Luke Shaw`s  fitness level last season. For that he worked hard and got back his name in the team sheet. He was playing good and unfortunately sidelined against Arsenal. He did not stop and started training harder to get back. We saw glimpse of him in the pre season tour and he was a regular from the starting of the continuing season. Shaw managed to impress a lot of United fans by his lighting pace and tremendous skills.

Shaw is a born fighter and a hard working lad. Only a matter of time when he will recover from a double surgery on his leg. He has to follow a schedule to be strong. Louis Van Gaal will not risk and it is his nature. It is a hard path for Shaw to recover but he has to do it in the hard way. Man United doctors are very professional and they have a record to do miracles over the course of time. The recent success includes Jesse Lingard , Ashley Young, Victor Valdes, Delay Blind, Angel Di Maria and Marouane Fellaini who were out for several weeks. Shaw`s surgery will be tough task for them too but they will overcome it.

Luke Shaw in 2015

 In this season United will play more games than last year because of Champions League but Van Gaal is not short in that position. Marcos Rojo and Ashley Young can play as the left back but Delay Blind who has been terrific this season in the back four can play as a long term substitute for Shaw. Manchester United can also bring back Tyler Blackett from Celtic who is on a season long loan deal. United will play Shaw`s parent club Southampton this Sunday and both fans at St Mary Stadium have planned to applaud him at 23rd minute for praying his speedy recovery.

Louis Van Gaal gave update on him saying he had discussed with him on phone and Shaw was very positive. This is a good sign from any player at his level. He will be itching to get recovered and he certainly will. It is very hard to impress Louis Van Gaal and Shaw never failed to do so on any occasion. He has the trust of many players, his teammates and big fan base of Manchester United all around the world. Shaw got visited on hospital by the Manager of PSV   Phillip Cocu and the player involved in that challenge Hector Moreno. Many big stars have also wished him for his recovery.

Shaw is not the only one in world football who will be out for more than 6 months. He is 20 and is still in the growing stage physically. Several legends have also faced similar situation during their youth. He is young and bold. He can be a big plus at any moment after his arrival. I hope he doesn't rush towards the field. He has to take each step carefully and get  stronger. This article is based on my belief on resourceful Shaw that he will again start running  in the left flank towards Stretford End.  

Preview Manchester United vs Everton: Will the red devils take revenge?

 Manchester United will be facing Everton this Sunday in a mouth watering encounter where both the sides will be eager to get 3 points. It is not the start both have wanted in this year`s premier league. United has secured only 2 wins out of 6 and has been very inconsistent. They look immensely dangerous while taking the ball forward but when they defend they show nervy signs. In the previous match against West Ham United showed a lot of compassion as a team in defense. Marcos Rojo as a central back maintains a good performance but he does spoil the play when he goes for attacking. Luke Shaw who made his debut last week in Old Trafford  has really impressed the manager with 90 minutes of hard work. The match against West Ham was very unpleasant for both the manager and the captain of the  team as Wayne Rooney was sent off in 59th minute. Van Gaal has t

Robin Van Persie can feature as captain

o go for a new captain for this match and I think non other then Robin Van Persie will be getting the honor. He did well in the match against West Ham last Saturday after Rooney was sent off. Van Persie who is currently playing his 3rd season for the red devils was also Van Gaal`s captain for Netherlands in the Brasil world cup. In the place of Wayne Rooney most likely Juan Mata will start after missing out on two consecutive  games for the red devils.

Peddy McNair will start his second successive game for United

United are suffering a poor defensive start to this season and 3 of their established central backs are injured at the moment. 19 year old Northern Irish footballer Peddy McNair was given the opportunity against West ham last weekend and he has impressed the manager quite well. Van Gaal has strong words about the lad and he is happy with the right footed defender. Undoubtedly he has to hold Romelu Lukaku from the right side but he has a better chance now to take the advantage. Luke Shaw who did well in the previous game will be one of the 4 defenders united will posses against Everton. Rafael and Marcos Rojo are the other two who can feature in the game as they were brilliant in the last home game.

Leighton Baines and Semus Coleman of Everton

Roberto Martinez`s side are famous now for their attacks with the help of fullbacks. Coleman and Baines are the two fullbacks who impressed a lot in the previous season and this year the injury of Coleman is keeping himself out of action. He can play in terms of Martinez as he mention about his key players in the press conference ahead of the clash. Leighton Baines will be boosted by the start he has made to this season. He has created more chances other then any left back this season and his assists to Lukaku is a constant threat for any team at this moment. Everton will definitely miss their duo Kevin Mirallas and James McCarthy. Mirralas was one of the scorers for the toffees in the last years premier league encounter in Goodison Park.


United may face difficulties as the injury list is not taking a pause. In the last match highly talented signing Ander Harrera suffered an injury. He has a broken rib right now and he may be out for a month. With the 3 center backs already sidelined United will be boosted by the arrival of Micheal Carrick. He is yet to start a match but he can play as a substitute. Marouane Fellaini will be in action against his old club if he will get a chance to prosper. 

The predicted line up for United will start with Robin Van Persie as captain of Manchester United. With Radamel Falcao and Mata behind him. In the 4-3-3 formation United will be depended upon one holding mid fielde
r in Daley Blind. To make a diamond formation Mata will be up front with Blind behind him. Angel Di Maria is a definite start in the left hand side with Valencia in the right side. Januzaj needs more time to prove the manager but United wont risk with Baines and Naismith in the right side, Antonio Valencia is a perfect player to partner Rafael. He is quick and strong. His crossing has been frustrating for united in the recent days but he will come good. With Harrera injured its a good chance for Valencia to prove the manager why he was given the iconic jersey no. 7 two seasons before. Louis Van Gaal will be facing a team who finished in the top half last year for the first time this season and every eye will be there as how the Dutchman will feature with his tactics. 

The predicted lineup for United against Everton

This article is all about the predicted lineup united going to form in the match tomorrow. Hope you like it. 

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Lokesh Sankar Rath

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