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#4 Will Luke Shaw flourish?

AC Milan v Manchester United - International Champions Cup 2018

If the transfer window is any indication, United will be looking at Luke Shaw and Ashley Young to settle the left back role among themselves. After a stellar world cup, it is advantage Young now, but unfortunately, he does not have age on his side.

So, it is clear that Luke Shaw will have his moments this season. It is now up to Shaw to cement his place in the team and do justice to his potential.

Shaw has shown flashes of quality in the pre-season so far and this will be his toughest game so far, as he might have to address the issue of marking Salah.

But it is time for Shaw to use these games as a stepping stone to flourish and strengthen his natural game. He has not been too bad so far in pre-season, but he will be looking to have a greater impact on games and what better scenario to choose to display his dominance, than a Liverpool game?

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