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Manchester United wanted penalties to see off high-flying Brighton of their FA Cup semifinal at Wembley as they secured entry to the ultimate for the twenty first time of their historical past.
After the Europa League disappointment mid-week in opposition to Sevilla, even probably the most ardent United fan knew how tough it could be on Sunday contemplating the crew’s defensive weak point and the standard of Brighton’s attackers.
United went into the competition with out each first-choice centre-backs in Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane out whereas membership skipper Harry Maguire was suspended for the encounter.
Shaw had an excellent sport
Supervisor Erik ten Hag picked a make-shift again 4 with Victor Lindelof partnering left-back Luke Shaw within the coronary heart of defence whereas Diogo Dalot performed on the left and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the suitable.
And Shaw as soon as once more put in an ideal show because the left-sided centre-back and it’s protected to say that he is without doubt one of the most improved gamers below Ten Hag.
The 27-year-old all the time appeared like a participant who would by no means attain his potential after years of underachievement, however below the Dutch supervisor he appears a participant reborn.
Luke Shaw’s sport by numbers vs. Brighton:
120 minutes performed 85% move accuracy 62 touches 3/4 floor duels received 3 clearances 3 lengthy balls accomplished 2/2 tackles received 1/1 dribbles accomplished
Appeared proper at house at CB once more. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JBaaZapRck
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 23, 2023
As a left-back or a centre-back, the England worldwide has all the time risen to the event and his performances have merited the brand new contract that he has received.
In opposition to the Seagulls, Shaw completed the 120 minutes with a passing accuracy price of 85% whereas having 62 touches of the ball.
Shaw ought to retain his CB standing in video games to come back irrespective of accessible personnel
Within the second-half, with United dominating, he even ventured ahead a few instances and accomplished three lengthy balls whereas having a 100% dribbling accuracy price.
Defensively, Shaw used his tempo and energy to halt any Brighton assaults. He received three out of 4 floor duels whereas making three clearances and two interceptions.
Shaw was impervious within the tackles as he each of his tackles and his efficiency was a well timed reminder that the supervisor needn’t fear about lacking personnel.
Even with Maguire again and the potential of having Varane again, the left centre-back function might be donned by Shaw going ahead.
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