Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has praised Luke Shaw for a way he has acquitted himself within the unfamiliar function of centre again and hinted he might proceed to play him within the place when his facet host Bournemouth within the Premier League on Tuesday.
Shaw was England’s first alternative left again throughout the World Cup and has performed there for many of his profession at United however was shunted to centre again in opposition to Nottingham Forest on Dec. 27 because of the absences of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez.
He impressed within the 3-0 win and was picked within the place for the 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Dec. 31 despite the fact that Maguire and Lindelof have been out there.
“I think he did fabulous and was impressive, but we know also he is really good as a left full back but it’s an extra option and (that) is always good for a team,” the Dutch supervisor informed a news convention.
“Of course you have your ideas, and a plan, but sometimes it changes by circumstances like illnesses from Harry and from Victor. Luke Shaw against Forest did very good, and also you look into the game plan, the way we had to approach Wolves, and I thought it was the best match with Raphael (Varane) and Luke.”
The supervisor additionally mentioned he was “optimistic” Scot McTominay, Martinez and Diogo Dalot might return to the squad to face Bournemouth, who’re fifteenth within the standings after dropping six of their final seven league fixtures.
United climbed as much as fourth after the win over Wolves, their third consecutive league victory, and so they might even transfer above Newcastle United into third place in the event that they beat Bournemouth and Newcastle fail to win at league leaders Arsenal.
Ten Hag was crucial of his facet’s lack of focus within the first half in opposition to Wolves however was not involved a few repeat in opposition to Bournemouth.
“I think already in halftime (against Wolves) I solved it,” he added.
“I saw a different approach in the second half and it was more investment, there was more focus, more aggression, we had better organisation in the second half and I think we created even more chances and I think the win was also well deserved.”