Man Utd offer Luke Shaw injury update and confirm fresh problem for Watford clash

Shaw left the England camp on Monday after he suffered after a nasty collision with Spain right-back Dani Carvajal at Wembley.

The 23-year-old had reported back to St George's Park for monitoring but was released to Manchester United after showing no ill-effects.

FA protocol on concussion states a player who suffers a serious head injury should not play for another week.

But United claim that period of absence has not been confirmed as they prepare for Saturday’s trip to Watford in the Premier League.

"Jose Mourinho could be without Luke Shaw, who sustained a head injury in England's UEFA Nations League match against Spain at the weekend," it reads on United’s official website.
"Some reports suggest the left-back will be obliged to serve a mandatory seven-day concussion period of absence, though this has not been confirmed.

"Shaw has enjoyed a bright start to the season for United, picking up the Goal of the Month and Player of the Month awards for his performances in August, and will be assessed by United's medical staff before any decisions are taken.

"After the trip to Watford, the Reds' next fixture is away to Swiss side Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday."

United are expected to be without midfielder Marouane Fellaini at Vicarage Road after the Belgian picked up a back complaint while on international duty.

The 30-year-old has featured in all four of United’s Premier League games so far and started their 2-0 win over Burnley last time out.

The club statement continued: “Marouane Fellaini sustained a minor back problem while training with the Belgium squad.

“[He] returned to the Aon Training Complex after being ruled out of his side's matches against Scotland and Iceland.

“It is a setback for the towering midfielder who starred in United's victory against Burnley before the international break.”