Luke Shaw: Manchester United left-back out with foot injury

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Luke Shaw has made only 11 Premier League appearances this season

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury.

Shaw, 21, is set to see a specialist to determine the extent of the injury after a scan on Monday revealed he has ligament damage.

The England defender left the field after only nine minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Swansea at Old Trafford.

United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed Shaw will not play again this season at a news conference on Wednesday.

"Shaw has an important injury and we are waiting for one more opinion before the medical department decides what to do," said Mourinho.

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Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to 'close trophy circle'

"But he is out for the season."

The Red Devils face La Liga side Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Paul Pogba is fit to face Celta, with Chris Smalling and Phil Jones also ready to return, as is fellow centre-back Eric Bailly, who was forced off injured against Swansea.

"[Eric has] this kind of personality that fights against every problem, unless it's impossible," said Mourinho.

Manchester United have a maximum of seven games remaining this season, should they reach the Europa League final.

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