Shaw may play long game despite his perplexing treatment by Mourinho | Jamie Jackson


The 22-year-old is in no hurry to leave Manchester United despite public criticism by the manager, whose history does not guarantee he will be in the post for all of next season

José Mourinho’s handling of Luke Shaw is a head-scratcher even for seasoned watchers of the Manchester United manager.

Shaw should not be immune from criticism, as no footballer is. The point is that Mourinho, as a manager trying to get the best from players for the benefit of the side, can be over the top and counterproductive with his public assessments of the 22-year-old.

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