Man Utd confirm Luke Shaw will miss start of Premier League season through injury

Manchester United have confirmed that defender Luke Shaw has suffered another injury blow and will miss the opening three games of the season.

The England full-back has sustained a calf injury which the club say will keep him out until next month’s international break.

Shaw will have to sit out ’s Premier League fixtures at home to Fulham and Liverpool, as well as the trip to Brighton.

The 29-year-old could also be a doubt for England’s Nations League matches next month against the Republic of Ireland and Finland – the first fixtures under new interim boss Lee Carsley.

United said: “Luke Shaw will miss the opening games of the Premier League season due to a calf injury sustained at the start of pre-season training.