{"id":1446096,"date":"2026-05-01T11:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1446096"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:29:32","slug":"tactical-analysis-man-utd-el-hadji-malick-diouf-luke-shaw","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-man-utd-el-hadji-malick-diouf-luke-shaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd analysis: El Hadji Malick Diouf vs Luke Shaw &#8211; Why United may target a new left-back this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Central midfield is the priority position for Manchester United this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Casemiro on his way out and Manuel Ugarte expected to follow, it\u2019s an area in need of strengthening. Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s new contract was just the start for the Manchester giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-united-are-targeting-a-new-left-back\" data-level=\"3\">Why United are targeting a new left-back<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-diouf-a-key-man-for-west-ham\" data-level=\"3\">Diouf a key man for West Ham<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-diouf-vs-shaw-compared\" data-level=\"3\">Diouf vs Shaw compared<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-west-ham-summer-exodus-on-the-horizon\" data-level=\"3\">West Ham summer exodus on the horizon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not the only position that United will look to build upon when the transfer window opens. With the club on the cusp of a Champions League return, they need cover and competition all across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-united-are-targeting-a-new-left-back\">Why United are targeting a new left-back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And if reports on Thursday are to be believed, then left-back is another position United are seeking to bolster. Head coach Michael Carrick does have options at left-back. Luke Shaw has remarkably remained injury free this season, at least until his second half withdrawal against Brentford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, Shaw has started every league game this season. He\u2019s registered 2881 minutes of game time this season. It\u2019s the most in a single campaign since 2013-14, where he managed 2995 minutes of action. 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Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&amp;Cs apply. 18+\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Last season, for example, the England international only mustered 349 minutes of top-flight action. And with an increase in competitive fixtures looming, Shaw\u2019s body wouldn\u2019t be able to handle the increase in matches. Patrick Dorgu may have returned to first-team duties following time out, yet the Dane is viewed by Carrick as a more attacking player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diouf-a-key-man-for-west-ham\">Diouf a key man for West Ham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the request for a new left-back makes sense. And it\u2019s been reported that West Ham\u2019s El Hadji Malick Diouf has emerged as a potential target. That shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 21-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Hammers following his arrival from Slavia Prague last summer. The path from Prague to London is one previously walked by Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. Diouf, though, is far and away the most exciting of the trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of attacking output, there are none better than Diouf in the Premier League. In fact, of defenders, none have registered more assists than the Senegal international (5) in England\u2019s top tier this term. For context, Shaw has just one assist to his name in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diouf-vs-shaw-compared\">Diouf vs Shaw compared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Shaw has registered just six league assists. Diouf is also outperforming Shaw for chances created per 90 (0.9 to 0.5), and is more than willing to put the ball into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, Diouf ranks better for crosses (3.3 to 1.6) and open play crosses per 90 (0.8 to 0.1). The Hammers star boasts the superior cross accuracy, too (25.58% to 12.5%). United as a team have the fifth best cross accuracy (26.7%) in England\u2019s top tier this term. Having a player of Diouf\u2019s ability would only see this figure rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of overall distribution, Shaw does trump Diouf. The United man is making more passes per 90 (49.2 to 33.6) and has the better pass accuracy (86.9% to 73.73%), though given the different approach implemented by United and West Ham, that\u2019s hardly a shock.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='vccm vccm-compare'data-compare=\"jwy_JfsULET6OhsG7hEvC\" data-show-sponsor=\"false\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>United, after all, rank eighth for possession (52.4%), while West Ham are 19th (42.1%) for this metric. It stands to reason that Shaw would perform better for the relevant passing metrics, especially with the onus on the United defenders to build attacks from the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a team that isn\u2019t so reliant on quickly transitioning from defence to attack, this side to Diouf\u2019s game would improve in time. In terms of work off the ball, Shaw does perform better for tackles per 90 (2.2 to 1.5), while Diouf contests more ground duels per 90 (5.9 to 5.2). Both average 1.2 interceptions per 90. This latter quality is vital, especially with the Senegal star prepared to bombard upfield when needs must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-west-ham-summer-exodus-on-the-horizon\">West Ham summer exodus on the horizon?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While left-back isn\u2019t quite so high on the club\u2019s priority list this summer, it\u2019s still an area in need of refinement. Shaw won\u2019t be able to hack a game every three days in the coming campaign. Having an attack-minded full-back of Diouf\u2019s calibre would be a huge benefit to the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diouf adjusted to the rigours of Premier League football with ease. The Hammers have a plethora of players who could feasibly go on to bigger and better things next season regardless of which division they are playing in next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes are two who could go on to secure high-profile summer moves. Diouf is another that would slot in seamlessly elsewhere. United\u2019s rumoured interest is not without merit.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Central midfield is the priority position for Manchester United this summer. With Casemiro on his way out and Manuel Ugarte expected to follow, it\u2019s an area in need of strengthening. Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s new contract was just the start for the Manchester giants. 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