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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed defender Luke Shaw is fit for the Champions League opener against Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The Red Devils have returned to the elite European competition after two seasons. They will start their campaign against Sabah and should fancy a commanding win. Ahead of the game, Carrick dismissed any concerns over Shaw, who was not spotted in today’s training session. The Englishman was not present due to a designated rest day. Still, the manager has yet to decide whether the 31-year-old will start against Sabah tomorrow. Carrick said: “Yeah, we just gave him an extra recovery day today, Luke. So, obviously, we’ll see tomorrow how he is but it’s not an ongoing thing or planning like that. “Off the back of the game the other day, as normal, each individual has different little things we manage, and Luke was one of them today.” Shaw may not start against Sabah Shaw has been ever-present for United in the left-back position since the start of the previous campaign. He has shown tremendous fitness levels, but his injury record is a concern. The £27 million signing had a reduced workload with only the league to concentrate on last season, but the extra European football means his fitness could be put to the ultimate test. He was given an extra recovery day, which could be a possible hint that he may not start from the off tomorrow. Patrick Dorgu could be entrusted to start in the position. The Dane has exclusively played as a left winger under Carrick, but the 45-year-old recently acknowledged that the 21-year-old has the credentials to play in defence. Noussair Mazraoui could certainly be the alternative choice. The Moroccan dazzled as a left-back at the World Cup and could take up the same role for United against Sabah. Stats from Transfermarkt.com