United defender Shaw has operation on broken right leg

Updated Sep 16, 2015 at 6:34a ET


EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) Manchester United says defender Luke Shaw has had surgery on his broken right leg and will remain in the Netherlands for the early stages of his rehabilitation.

Shaw broke his leg in two places in a tackle by PSV Eindhoven defender Hector Moreno in the first half of a Champions League group game on Tuesday.

United issued a short statement on Wednesday saying the England left back underwent an operation the night before, without saying how long Shaw is likely to be sidelined.

Shaw has been one of United's best players this season, after injury disrupted his first year at the club following a move from Southampton.

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