Luke Shaw says he embraced Jose Mourinho’s tough stance towards him and it has helped him resurrecting his Manchester United career.
Shaw has been at his best since the start of the season and has maintained the intensity so far. His brilliant display on the left hand side prompted United to extend the player’s stay and the defender also got his first England call up under Gareth Southgate.
But it hasn’t been an easy journey for the for the Southmapton academy product. Despite being given ample chances Shaw’s career had been marred with injury problems and inconsistent form.
He was at the receiving end of Mourinho’s severe criticism last season but the players remained defiant and has gone onto prove his credibility under Mourinho later this season.
Shaw said, “Yes, of course. I have kind of enjoyed it. It was a very big challenge for me, with some of the things that he has said in the past, especially in the last year or two.
“What he said the other day, I think that was more a generation thing and I don’t think it was really aimed much at us as individuals.
“But I think he was talking about nowadays’ generation, as opposed to when he was a bit younger.
“So, yeah, of course, we’re more focused on Tuesday.
“Look, when we saw that, training is much more important. We train hard for the team and we’re just looking forward to putting things right on Tuesday.
“You need thick skin to, of course, play under the manager, but 100 per cent this club.
“It’s the biggest club in the world and we as players need to take what’s said and take that on board.
“I keep saying it, but we need to fight for the team, for the manager and for the fans and the club
“Of course, we’re going through a bad stage at the moment but that’s why I signed my contract, because I know good things are coming our way and hopefully that’s sooner rather than later.”
