Shaw had been out since mid-February with a different muscular issue, so neither player was available for Saturday’s FA Cup final triumph at Wembley.
Shaw recently retaliated against those who say he isn’t committed to United since he took the chance to participate at Euro 2024 despite an injury setback he had while recovering.
United only used the left back 15 times this year.
Even though Maguire sat out the last four games of the season, the centre defender is known for risking everything for the club. His final game for United was April 27 at Burnley, although calling his commitment into doubt would be stretching things.
When compared to Shaw, Maguire ought to be much closer to a comeback…
After next week’s friendly matches against Iceland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Southgate will reduce his 33-man roster to 26 players.
“Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire needed a little bit more work with our medical team because they had injuries at the end of the season with United,” Southgate told reporters this afternoon (via Manchester Evening News). However, I believe they are both really dedicated to getting in shape for the competition and they understand the significance of each day.
At last, we have an opportunity to see precisely where they are. At this stage of the season, it is crucial to see the players on the grass so we can have a better idea of their condition. We get information from the clubs, but it is not until then that we have a complete image.
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After a meteoric climb to fame this season, United youth product Kobbie Mainoo is also named to the provisional squad.
Southgate said that Mainoo’s ability to handle pressure is an intriguing quality in young potential. Ability on a technical level is obvious to everybody.
Their tactical awareness, maturity, and capacity to handle pressure in critical games will determine the outcome. Nevertheless, he demonstrated in March that he is comfortable playing under the microscope while representing a team like Manchester United.
If a player is talented enough, we don’t care how old they are; we’ve never been scared to start a young player. When making choices on players, it helps to have more evidence.
“It is fantastic that Kabbie was able to finish the season with a goal and a trophy; he had an incredible season, adjusted really well, and had a fantastic season overall.”
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