Shaw very optimistic - Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal has hailed Luke Shaw's positive attitude as the Manchester United defender starts his recovery from injury.

The left-back fractured his leg in the 2-1 Champions League defeat against PSV on September 15 and recently returned to Manchester after undergoing surgery in Netherlands.

Shaw is now ready to take the next step in his rehabilitation and Van Gaal believes the England international's optimism will be key.

"He was very positive which is amazing for me. It's a very good signal," Van Gaal said at a press conference.

"We have started the rehabilitation. He shall be visited at home firstly for electro muscle stimulants."

"We have the same three injuries – Rojo, Shaw and McNair," Van Gaal added.

"We have to wait and see how the others recover as there’s only two days between matches."

"I sympathise with him. I hope Sunderland win every game - apart from against us."