United Football Club's Data Unveiling: Luke Shaw Perturbed by Amorim's Overlook, New Salary System at Old Trafford Revealed, and Introduction to the Next Talented Player from Carrington Training Ground
Manchester United Shake-up: Luke Shaw Snubbed from Leadership Group
In a surprising move, Luke Shaw, Manchester United's longest-serving current player, has been left out of the club's new six-man leadership group. Manager Ruben Amorim, it seems, has chosen a different set of leaders, potentially influenced by Shaw’s recent injury struggles and reduced impact on the pitch [1][4][5].
The new leadership group consists of captain Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, and Tom Heaton. Notably, Shaw was part of the previous eight-member leadership group under former manager Erik ten Hag but has been left out in the new selection [1][3]. This decision has reportedly affected Shaw’s training performances and morale [1].
The snub has left Shaw feeling "extremely frustrated" and "fuming" about being left out after being a key dressing room figure for years [1][2][4][5]. Despite having two years left on his £180,000-a-week deal, Shaw finds himself on the sidelines of the leadership group.
Meanwhile, the focus on Manchester United's youth is evident. The Under-19 team is participating in a tournament in Croatia, where midfielder Amir Ibragimov has been turning heads with his performance. One scout even called him the most serious player in the tournament [2]. United seem to have adopted a new strategy in terms of wages, with none of the new recruits picking up more than £200,000-a-week [6].
Another young talent at United is Leny Yoro, a 19-year-old centre-back who was close to being part of the leadership group. Yoro, who is believed to be a pillar of United's back-line, could potentially become a club legend under the right guidance [4].
Elsewhere, European clubs are showing interest in Manchester United's young talent, with scouts from central Europe taking notes on the Under-19 team [7]. The first team dressing room at Carrington has also undergone a revamp, with spots for Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, and others. Each spot has a touchscreen pad to display their schedules for the days ahead [8].
However, there are other matters to attend to. A crowdfunding page has been started to help raise funds for the transfer of Carlos Baleba, a midfielder from Brighton, who United fans are eager to see sign this summer [9]. Unfortunately, the club is unlikely to find the necessary funds during the current transfer window.
On a different note, David De Gea and Neil Custis, a long-serving Sunsport reporter, are set to receive presentations at Old Trafford on Saturday [10].
[1] - The Athletic [2] - Manchester Evening News [3] - The Independent [4] - ESPN [5] - Sky Sports [6] - The Guardian [7] - The Telegraph [8] - The Sun [9] - Manchester Evening News [10] - The Mirror
In light of the new leadership group selection, it appears that Luke Shaw, a key figure in Manchester United's dressing room, has been excluded from the soccer club's leadership team, leaving him feeling frustrated and upset. Amir Ibragimov, a young midfielder from United's Under-19 team, is currently showcasing impressive performance in a tournament in Croatia, potentially hinting at a shift in focus towards the club's younger talent.
