Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has been ruled out for the opening four weeks through a hamstring injury.
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw to miss start of season through hamstring injury
The England international, 19, joined from Southampton for £27m in June.
He featured in all five games on United's summer tour of the United States, but did not play in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Valencia at Old Trafford, their final pre-season friendly.
Shaw, who joined the Red Devils from Southampton in June for £27million, is expected to miss United's first three Barclays Premier League games, including their opener against Swansea on Saturday.
A statement on United's website read: "Luke Shaw has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the opening game of the season against Swansea City on Saturday.
"The England international, a summer signing from Southampton, is likely to be sidelined for around four weeks.
"Shaw sat out the friendly victory against Valencia at Old Trafford due to the problem and faces a wait before making his competitive debut for the club."
Shaw, who was a member of England's World Cup squad in Brazil, has been struggling with his fitness since joining up with his new team during their pre-season trip to the United States.
Shaw, who has been given squad number three for the new campaign following Patrice Evra's departure to Juventus, was expected to be manager Louis van Gaal's first-choice left wing-back.
He was put on a special fitness programme after Van Gaal criticised his fitness in July.
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