Luke Shaw injury provides golden opportunity as Ruben Amorim names 16-year-old wonderkid in squad vs Arsenal

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Luke Shaw continues to struggle with injuries at a time where Manchester United find themselves short of options.

Manchester United face Arsenal on Wednesday evening in what will no doubt be Ruben Amorim’s toughest test so far as head coach.

To make things even more difficult, Amorim will have to chop and change his squad due to several injuries and suspensions.

Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez are suspended after picking up their fifth yellow cards of the season in the 4-0 win over Everton.

Leny Yoro could return to face Arsenal, while the availability of Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are still unknown.

Luke Shaw reveals new injury setback

Amorim was already scrambling for defensive options ahead of United’s trip to North London, but the most suitable replacement for Martinez was Luke Shaw.

Shaw came off the bench against Everton and played as a left-sided centre-back. He would have likely started at The Emirates on Wednesday had it not been for a new injury setback.

On the eve of the Arsenal clash, Shaw posted a “devastated” statement about his new injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for a few weeks.

He has only played 98 minutes of football this season and Amorim claimed Shaw wanted more game time after his return to fitness. Unfortunately, he is set for another spell in the treatment room.

Godwill Kukonki is included in Man United squad vs Arsenal

With no Martinez, Shaw, Lindelof and potentially Yoro, Amorim is extremely short of options at the back.

Noussair Mazraoui has impressed at centre-back, while Matthijs de Ligt has been reliable in the centre of a back three.

Harry Maguire will now likely be promoted to a starter against the Gunners, while Amorim has found a spot in the squad for United academy star Godwill Kukonki.

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According to Manchester Evening News, Kukonki will be named in United’s squad to face Arsenal.

Amorim included Kukonki in the travelling squad to Ipswich Town in his first game and the towering defender could now claim a spot on the bench against Arsenal.