MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised Luke Shaw for how he has acquitted himself in the unfamiliar role of centre back and hinted he could continue to play him in the position when his side host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Shaw was England's first choice left back during the World Cup and has played there for most of his career at United but was shunted to centre back against Nottingham Forest on Dec. 27 due to the absences of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez.
"I think he did fabulous and was impressive, but we know also he is really good as a left full back but it’s an extra option and is always good for a team," the Dutch manager told a news conference. The manager also said he was"optimistic" Scot McTominay, Martinez and Diogo Dalot could return to the squad to face Bournemouth, who are 15th in the standings after losing six of their last seven league fixtures.
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