Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned of more injuries to top soccer players because of a growing number of games on their schedule.

Erik ten Hag has warned the increasing number of fixtures will leave top players facing an "almost unavoidable" risk of injury, as Manchester United head into their opening game of the new-look Europa League.

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw could be back before the October international break. Shaw has not played for United this season as he has been nursing a calf injury that has kept him out of action.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned of more injuries to top soccer players because of a growing number of games on their schedule

Manchester City midfielder Rodri recently warned that players could go on strike over football’s crowded calendar

Erik ten Hag still routinely finds himself under the most intense pressure at Old Trafford, ostensibly because the Dutchman doesn’t appear to be capable of getting his Man United side to go on a winning run.

Erik ten Hag has warned packed schedules make injuries inevitable for overloaded players as Manchester United gear up for their Europa League opener in the revamped format.

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future is on a “tightrope” as the decision makers at the club question his ability to get the side’s balance right after an extended period in charge of the first team.

Luke Shaw might not return for Manchester United until after the October international break as Erik ten Hag delivered an honest update on the injury.

Luke Shaw may not return for Manchester United until after the October international break, admits Erik ten Hag. The defender is yet to play this season as he deals with a calf problem he picked up over the summer.