The Red Devils icon is impressed with how the left-back has “come back from the depths to now being one of the most important players”.
Luke Shaw has made the Manchester United left-back spot his own by taking his game to new heights this season.
Shaw’s position in the team looked to be in threat when Alex Telles, who had been one of the best and most consistent players in the Primeira Liga, was brought in last summer.
He had struggled to live up to the expectations after being snapped up by Man United from Southampton in 2014.
The England international especially endured tough times during Jose Mourinho’s time in charge, with the Portuguese manager frequently singling him out for criticism.
“We have to look at where he has come from by the way,” told Rio Ferdinand, speaking on his Vibe with FIVE podcast.
“This was a kid who was broken down mentally, it seemed, it looked like he was on the scrap heap at United.
“Jose Mourinho when he was there, absolutely discarded him. The kid was a broken man.
“He has come back from the depths to now being one of the most important players at Man United in the way that they’re playing. You have to commend him for that.”
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