However, when a player sustains a career threatening injury it becomes a pain in the neck for the player, the fans and even the football club since such a player could be forced to stop playing the game in such an unnatural way/fashion.
Today in this article, i would talk about how Manchester United star Luke Shaw was able to battle and defeat a career threatening injury in other to become one of the premier league best full backs.
In 2014 Manchester United signed Luke Shaw from Southampton for a record fee of €31m. He was regarded as one of the most expensive teenagers in the game as well as a promising defensive prospect as of that time.
However, On Wednesday 15th September During a champions league clash between Manchester United and PSV Eindhoven, where Manchester United suffered a defeat. Luke suffered a double leg fracture from a flying tackle by PSV defender Hector Moreno, who did not even get a censure from the Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli.
The Mexican defender Moreno, had made a late bid to stop Shaw who had burst into the penalty area this was in the first half the game.
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Shaw then 20, received oxygen while been treated on the pitch for close to 10 minutes. He was later taken off the pitch on a stretcher. Shaw had to miss the rest of the seasons fixtures and was out of action for one full year.
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After been recalled back to the national team squad in September 2018, Shaw admitted that he had nearly lost his leg.
I'd be lying if i did not think about stop playing.
His exact words, during an England call up for a game against Spain at Wembley.
i had a lot of complications with my leg and that was the really hard moment in my career.
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No one knows but i was actually close to losing my legs. I never knew that until the doctors told me six months later.
Luke Shaw came back to action for United the following season, making a come back at a Community shield win against Leicester city in August 2016.
Since then he has gone on to cement his place as one of the best full backs in the league after a wonderful performance last season.
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He also scored the opener in final between England and Italy in the Euro final game, though England lost in a penalty shoot out, Luke Shaw's opener is regarded as the fastest goal in a Europea Championship final.
I never knew his injury was so bad and nearly lost his leg. Quite remarkable he came back from such a serious break.
yes, it is quite remarkable. That is what actually made me write this story. The fact that he came back better than before.
Mad post........man utd in the blood
Thanks man..
Up manchester united.
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Shaw came back from his double leg fracture and he has gradually hit the heights that made Man Utd go for him in the first place. I only wish him a successful career.
He has done quite well for himself.
That was a gruesome injury, I can't stand looking at the photo.
Very gruesome indeed.
Exactly
I remember when Paul George broke his leg, that too, I can't stand watching the video and looking at the photos.
Exactly. This players put in there life and body on the line playing football to be very honest.
Shaw is a great example of persistence and never giving up, great post my friend.
Besides Luke came back with a great level, he came back better than ever, the Euro Cup he played was top notch.
He scored on the final match against italy. Top player he is.
Mad!! Bro..
Thanks man.
Welcome my gee
I find that really hard to look at. It reminds me of Eduardo's leg break from around 10 years ago at Arsenal.
Fair play to Shaw for coming back from it, incredible strength of character required.