"Luke [Shaw] is doubtful for the weekend but we are positive he can make it," explained Erik ten Hag in his pre-match press conference this Thursday.
"He came out as a precaution [against Aston Villa], it was the right direction. We work until Sunday."
Sharing an update for the rest of the injured players, the Manchester United boss added: "Aaron Wan-Bissaka will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in training last week.
"He had setbacks during his rehab process, it takes too long, 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 in team training."
The Red Devils are hit by yet another defensive crisis ahead of facing Luton Town; if Shaw is deemed unfit, they will only have Diogo Dalot as the only fit senior full-back.
Malacia and Shaw were brought in to provide cover and compete with each other but that's not been possible, with both spending most of their time on the treatment table.
As for Wan-Bissaka, it looks like time is running out for him to well and truly stake a place in Ten Hag's squad.
