Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has defended former teammate Luke Shaw from apparent criticism by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
Following the Red Devils' 3-1 win at Swansea City on November 6, the Portuguese manager spoke of players who are brave and "ones for whom a little pain can make a difference".
Shaw missed the trip to the Liberty Stadium alongside centre-back Chris Smalling, prompting suggestions that Mourinho was referring to the absent duo.
"I was with Luke Shaw at Southampton," Lallana told the Daily Star.
"He's a very strong boy. He's had a horrific leg injury. You don't come back from that without being mentally and physically strong.
"You don't come back from a leg break like he had without having difficult times mentally on your own."
Shaw has made seven Premier League appearances for United so far this season.
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