Manchester United fan pundit Mark Goldbridge has scorned Red Devils transfer chiefs for ‘unbelievably’ failing to bring a left-back in over the summer – with Luke Shaw’s injury record being highlighted as a major detriment to the Red Devils.
INEOS’ first transfer window saw them bring in the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Noussair Mazraoui – as the Red Devils spent close to £200million this summer to give Erik ten Hag an increased chance in their search for Champions League football. However, the lack of a left-back means that United have struggled in that area, with natural right-backs Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot having to play on the opposite side of defence so far this season. And Goldbridge has torn into INEOS for not recognising that left-back is a key area of dire improvement needed at Old Trafford.
Luke Shaw’s Premier League statistics – Man Utd squad ranking, 2023/24 Stats Output Squad rank Appearances 12 20th Clearances Per Game 3.1 4th Fouls Per Game 1.2 =2nd Tackles Per Game 0.9 16th Interceptions Per Game 0.5 =13th Match rating 6.65 13th
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Goldbridge, labelling the new owners as ‘unbelievable’ for failing to bring in a natural left-back to compete with Shaw whilst he is out injured. The United Stand presenter said: