06 Feb 2017 13:19:34
Does anyone have any idea about long term left back plans? With Shaw seemingly un-favoured with Mourinho for whatever reason and with Blind, Rojo, Darmian also not looking likely to be a long term option is there plans in the summer to recruit? only defensive reinforcements I have seen rumoured are for CB / RB, thanks in advance.

1.) 06 Feb 2017
06 Feb 2017 14:06:39
No idea dobeg. On the face of it things don't look good for shaw but maybe Jose is just giving him the opportunity to improve his fitness.
Ed002 has said we have looked at the young lad from Celtic along with half a dozen other clubs. Apart from that I've heard nothing.
Blind seems to have fallen down the pecking order. Darmian is only a 2nd or 3rd option on that side. Rojo lacks a lot of key attributes to be a top full back but is probably the no 1 choice there at the moment. If shaw were to go it leaves a gaping hole in that position imo.
Hopefully Jose is playing the long game with shaw and hopefully shaw is responding and doing his best to get into top condition. Let's hope that is the case personally I have my doubts.

2.) 18 Feb 2017
18 Feb 2017 18:47:48
We have to remember what Jose did with Mkhitarayan before jumping to too many conclusions about Shaw not being included. I think that he's just giving him some time to get fully fit and keep him out of the team so he doesn't get any unfair criticism.