At a time when the defense of the 20time Premier League Champions has been under severe criticism, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has come out in defense of the full back Luke Shaw. Signed from Southampton in the summer of 2014 for a hefty price tag of 31 million pounds, Luke Shaw was 1 of the many players that left the South coast in the summer.
While his move to Manchester United was termed as the turning point of his career, Luke Shaw has failed to back the interest which the Red devils enshrined in him last season. For a player who had the knowledge of Premier League football, the culture of Manchester United and most importantly, who had the age factor on his side, Luke Shaw has failed to impress the large fractions of Red devils’ fans this season.
Gary Neville, who was himself a full back at Manchester United, and earned 8 Premier League titles during his tenure, has come out in full defense of the Englishman whom he described as a player which have ‘’enormous potential at his peril’’
Currently on contract with Sky Sports, the footballer turned pundit has been spot on in his predictions this season and has earned praise from all corners of England. However, with Manchester United still in the base of his heart, Neville refused to be blown away by the enormous price tag which Manchester United paid for the 19 year old.
”People in the summer said it was a big price for Luke but I had no problem with the price tag on him because of the potential he has, His potential is absolutely enormous.
Staying fit, settling down in Manchester and getting used to the expectations of a new club [are important].
He could be there for ten to fifteen years and if he performs to his capabilities and realizes his potential he will be one hell of a player.
When you watch him in training, and i’ve seen him with England, you just think it’s incredible to watch somebody run like he does.
Thus, even though Neville has lavished Luke Shaw with praise, the remaining months of the Premier League will testify the potential of the Englishman more clearly. And with the race for Champions League spot heating up at the end, Manchester United will need their most-expensive defender to turn up his game.
Gary Neville tips Luke Shaw to be ‘’One hell of a Player’’ for England and Manchester United in the future
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