3 left-backs who could replace Luke Shaw at Manchester United

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#2 Alex Telles

Porto v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg
Porto v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

Alex Telles is one of the brightest attacking full-backs in Europe at the moment. The 26-year-old left-back possesses both incredible pace and skill, which makes him a difficult proposition to defend against.

The Brazilian has recorded 4 goals and 5 assists for FC Porto this season. Moreover, the full-back is averaging 2.1 key passes in Liga NOS and an astonishing 3 key passes in the Europa League this season. Not only is Telles excellent going forward, but the Brazilian is also defensively astute and possesses great positional awareness. The full-back is averaging 1.4 tackles and 1.3 interceptions for FC Porto this season.

Telles would be a perfect replacement for Luke Shaw at Manchester United. The Red Devils have been crying out for creativity as their struggle to break down the opposition continues. With Telles, they will not only get a player who can deliver vicious crosses into the box, but can also cut through the opposition's defence with his instinctive passing. Furthermore, the former Galatasaray man will bring invaluable experience and stability to their relatively young back-line.

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