"It's characteristics that we don't have in our squad, trying to see the gaps," Amorim said ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.

Man United's injury situation has been improving in recent weeks, with key figures coming back, and it could still get even better.

The England international has missed four months of action since the ex-Sporting CP boss’ arrival and his return could be a huge boost given Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven’s absence. The 20-time English league champions do not have a left-footed centre-back option and Shaw has excelled in a three-man system in the past.