Luke Shaw breaks leg in Man U Champions League nightmare

Defender out for months after double fracture as United's return to the big time goes badly wrong

Luke Shaw
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Luke Shaw suffered a double fracture of his right leg as Manchester United endured the worst possible start to their Champions League campaign. Back in Europe's showpiece competition after a season's absence, United were beaten 2-1 by PSV Eindhoven but it was the injury to Shaw that hurt most.

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