The manager, Erik ten Hag, is optimistic that Luke Shaw will be able to travel to Luton Town on Sunday, although the player is questionable due to an injury sustained during Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last Saturday.

With a hamstring injury that sidelined him for months in August, the England defender was replaced as a precaution before halftime.

This season, United has used the 28-year-old in 11 league games.

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“He is doubtful for the weekend but we are positive he can make it… we are working to Sunday,” the manager told reporters on Thursday.

“Aaron Wan-Bissaka will take some weeks because he picked up another injury in training last week… Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia will take some more weeks,” Ten Hag added.

Sixth position Although United has narrowed the distance on the top four with three straight league victories, Ten Hag cautioned his team not to get complacent against 17th-place Luton.

“We have to play our best because we’ve seen their performances across the season are really good and they are improving.

” I have a lot of respect for this team,” he said.

The British businessman Jim Ratcliffe, whose purchase of a 25% share in United was approved by the FA on Wednesday, has the same goals as the players, according to the Dutch coach.

“You see and you feel that ambition, brings a mood and a spirit,” said Ten Hag.

“We have to play our best because we’ve seen their performances across the season are really good and they are improving. I have a lot of respect for this team,” he said.

The Dutch coach also said the players are aligned with the ambition for the club of British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, whose acquisition of a 25% stake in United was given the green light by the FA on Wednesday.

“You see and you feel that ambition, brings a mood and a spirit,” said Ten Hag.