Patrice Evra has delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United's performance against Hull City, singling out Luke Shaw and claiming the defender's time at Old Trafford is almost at an end. The former Red Devils left-back believes Michael Carrick's side need to sign a new left-back this summer.
United have been linked with several full-backs, with Lewis Hall admired by the club's hierarchy, though he is unlikely to leave Newcastle United. Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is the latest to be linked with a move to Manchester ahead of deadline day, and Evra believes it will be a tough season for Shaw unless another left-back is brought in.
Evra's scathing assessment
Speaking on his Kick Stream, Stake ambassador Evra said: "[Hull City vs Man United] was one of the worst starts I’ve ever seen from Man United. We weren’t that bad at the start of last season."
"People have to understand, Man United were going to a newly promoted side who had nothing to lose, it was never going to be easy if you’re not focused. People laugh about Harry Maguire [hugging his teammate] but sometimes you get paralysed on the pitch when defending. I won’t laugh about it, because I wasn’t on the pitch at the time."
Shaw's injury struggles
"What I’m really disappointed about is all the back passes in that game. Luke Shaw, I love you, but it’s going to be a tough season for him. Why?" he continued. "He’s been at the club for years, he’s had a lot of injuries that killed his football career. When I talk with him, he’s still traumatised by [the injuries], he wouldn’t go 100% into every challenge."
"I have to tell the truth. Man United fans want to hear my opinion, and I think [Luke Shaw’s] time has gone. Don’t get me wrong, he might have a great game next game, but I don’t care."
Demand for a new signing
"If Luke Shaw can give me a 35-game season, then that’s a good season. I don’t care if he has 10 good games and three bad ones, if he doesn’t play at least 35 games in a row, Man United fans will go crazy. He’s lucky because he’s English."
"I love Luke Shaw, but I love Man United even more, that’s why I’m saying they need another left-back. Patrick Dorgu is not a left-back, he’s a left-winger."
