"Manchester United" defender Luke Shaw insists that he has never lost his fitness - his physique is just like Wayne Rooney's. The 23-year-old footballer failed to secure a spot in manager Jose Mourinho's starting lineup for the "Red Devils" - last season he only played eight Premier League matches. It was speculated that the reason could have been poor physical condition and improper nutrition, but the player himself disagrees. "People think that because of how naturally built I am, I am bigger than I actually am," Shaw told "The Guardian". "People might say I'm fat, but I know my body. Of course, I always look bigger because of my build. You could say it’s a Wayne Rooney type of body." "However, I have worked hard. I did it not just because of the critics. I wanted that too - to get in the best shape, because it wasn't my best shape. It was a good shape to start the season, to prepare, but now I work harder than ever and want to look ten times better in the first games of the season than in that photo." "I am working on it in matches and training. Of course, because we have a new fitness coach, he makes us work hard and that’s what I need." The upcoming season is likely Shaw's last chance to prove his worth in the "Man United" ranks.
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