Pochettino confirms he stopped Shaw eating pizza

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed the long-running story that he made a house call to stop a young Luke Shaw from eating a pizza during their time together at Southampton. Pochettino, who managed the Saints during the 2013/14 season, was known for his strict dietary demands to maximise player performance.

Asked by Gary Neville if the pizza story was true or a myth, Pochettino replied simply, "Yes," adding that it was something that made him proud.

Roy Keane then interjected with a joke at Shaw's expense, saying, "I think he’s still eating pizzas, by the way, you stopped him in Southampton and now he’s eating them in Manchester," before quickly adding he was only joking.

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Shaw has since gone on to make over 300 appearances for Manchester United across 13 seasons, though his career has been hampered by injuries. He is currently sidelined with a muscle problem sustained during United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham on October 10.