Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained the reasoning behind the club’s decision to terminate the loan of left-back Sergio Reguilon, leaving the team without a fit player in that position. According to Ten Hag, the medical staff at Manchester United had assured him that both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia would be fit by January, providing the team with two capable left full-backs.
Ten Hag stated, “Medical staff assured me that Shaw and Malaci will both be fit in January, and so you will have two left full-backs.” He further elaborated on the situation by adding, “Then you have a third one, so I would always have to disappoint one full-back.”
Player Profile: Luke Shaw
- Club: Manchester United
- Position: Defender
- Nationality: England
- League: Premier League
The decision to end Reguilon’s loan early has put Manchester United in a challenging position, with no fit left-backs currently available. The reliance on the medical team’s assessment and the subsequent fitness issues of Shaw and Malacia have led to this predicament. As the situation unfolds, Manchester United and Ten Hag will be looking for solutions to address the gap in their defence.