Man United full back Luke Shaw is a doubt for Sunday’s trip to Luton after suffering another injury setback in last weekend’s win at Aston Villa

Luke Shaw is a doubt for Manchester United’s trip to Luton on Sunday, but Erik ten Hag is willing to give the left back until the day to prove his fitness.

The England international was taken off as a precaution at half-time in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa, leaving Victor Lindelof to deputise at left back.

Asked about Shaw’s availability ahead of the trip to Kenilworth Road, Ten Hag was cautiously optimistic.

‘Luke is doubtful for the weekend but we are positive he can make it,’ the United boss said.

‘He came in as a precaution, it was the right direction and we work until Sunday.’

Erik ten Hag has vowed to give Shaw every opportunity to prove his fitness

There was less encouraging news for others that are longer-term absentees, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia all facing extended spells on the sidelines.

‘Wan-Bissaka will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in training last week,’ Ten Hag revealed.

‘Mason and Tyrell will take some more weeks.’

Ten Hag confirmed Mason Mount is one of three United players still ‘weeks’ away from returning to action

Malacia has not featured at all this season following an operation over the summer.

While there had been optimism that he was closing in on a return to first team training, it has now emerged that there has been a fresh setback for the Dutchman.

‘He had setbacks during his rehab process,’ Ten Hag said.

‘It takes too long and it’s bad for him, bad for us. But now we turned a point and it’s positive and he will return soon on the pitch. It won’t take long before he’s returning to first team training.’