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Luke Shaw has had a topsy-turvy time at Manchester United. The left-back started off with a bang but that brutal leg injury slowed his pace and progress. He has not been at his best ever since but is slowly getting closer to it.
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The English full-back has done just about enough to get an upgrade with the winter rating refresh. He has been solid at the back and has provided enough support in attack as well.
Rated at just 78 in the game, the left-back has shown that his on-field performances are way better than what the FIFA 19 ratings depict. While he is not going to get a huge upgrade, he too is expected to a +1 boost like Martial or a maximum of +2 – nothing more. Not giving him a rating boost will be a bad thing as he has done well this season.
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Sripad has been a Chelsea fan through and through since the age of 9 and can watch their 2012 Champions League triumph on repeat. The undisputed ‘GOAT’ according to him is Lionel Messi and his favorite managers are Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson. Apart from popular European leagues, he also likes to follow other leagues like the MLS, Saudi Pro League, Eredivisie, and Liga MX.
Sripad believes in only using the right sources for his articles, and is an expert in understanding how to get the right quotes for each news to provide proper background information. His exploits have led him to become a popular figure in European Football and interviewing Premier League legends such as Alan Shearer, Shay Given, Paul Dickov, and John Barnes. His articles have been much revered amongst the football fraternity and have been shared by the likes of John Terry, Gary Lineker, and Declan Rice.
If given a chance to change a football rule, Sripad wants VAR to be fully automated and offside rules to be less stringent. When not working, he likes to watch past Formula 1 races and play FIFA.