Luke Shaw has said the days of having guaranteed starters at Manchester United are over because manager Erik ten Hag is not afraid to drop his star names.
Shaw, Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo have all been dropped at different points this season — something Shaw said might not have happened under previous managers.
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And after the 0-0 draw with Newcastle on Sunday, the England left-back has reminded the squad that Ten Hag will not be afraid to mix up his team for Tottenham’s visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday.
“The good thing with this manager, this gaffer, is that if you’re not playing well then you won’t play,” Shaw said.
“In the past that’s not been the case but I think the good thing about this manager is that he’s keeping everyone on their toes.
“He makes sure that everyone is 100% every day. If you’re not at it then you won’t play. That’s a positive thing.”
Shaw is one of the players who had a spell on the sidelines after he was dropped in the wake of the 4-0 defeat to Brentford in August.
