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Luke Shaw misses Manchester United training ahead of Champions League clash with Sabah

Luke Shaw was not part of Manchester United’s training session on Wednesday ahead of their Champions League opener against Sabah FK. 

The 31-year-old’s absence sparked concern among supporters given the Red Devils’ lack of options at left-back. 

However, the Manchester Evening News claims he was taking a designated rest day as the club wanted him to recover after starting the first three Premier League matches. 

United spent most of their transfer budget on midfield, signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba. They were also expected to add a new left-back this summer. 

Tyrell Malacia left at the end of last season, and Shaw has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. 

The club were linked with Lewis Hall, Alejandro Balde and Jorge Salinas this summer, but they did not make a concrete move.

Hall has recently agreed to sign a new long-term contract with Newcastle United. 

Harry Amass was not allowed to leave United on loan, and manager Michael Carrick could use him for the cup matches.  

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui can play at left-back, although neither are specialists on that side of trhe pitch. 

Patrick Dorgu was initially signed to provide competition for Shaw at left-back, but Carrick now uses him in a more attacking role. 

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