The play of “the best left-back in the Premier League,” Luke Shaw, according to former Manchester United defender Alex Telles, was a big factor in his inability to make an impression at Old Trafford.
He will always have that Champions League game-winning goal against Villarreal, though, when Alex Telles masterfully recreated Paul Scholes’ famous Bradford volley, with Bruno Fernandes playing the part of David Beckham.
The Brazilian’s brief tenure at Manchester United, which consisted of just nine Premier League appearances in his rookie season, won’t go down in history because fellow left-back Luke Shaw accepted the challenge and turned in what is still possibly his best season to date to keep his rival at bay.
Luke Shaw is still the starting left-back for Manchester United.
They have a fantastic player in Luke Shaw, so it was a combination of adaptability and my lack of playing time. The Premier League’s top left-back, Telles now tells Sapo Desporto.
“We split the games and the starting eleven spots in my first year. But we had a great relationship. I have a pal named him. He is quite high grade.
“He spent a lot of time at the club under these circumstances, yet I was able to play 25 games a season. 50 games in two seasons at a team like United is a good number.
“It greatly benefited my career.”
Alex Telles went to Saudi Arabia with Ronaldo.
Manchester United spent about £15 million.
