Manchester United defender Luke Shaw underwent surgery on his broken leg on Tuesday night and will remain in Eindhoven to continue the early stages of his recovery.
The 20-year-old suffered a double fracture of his right leg 15 minutes into United's 2-1 Champions League defeat at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night following a heavy challenge from Mexico defender Hector Moreno.
United's medical staff attended to the stricken defender for almost 10 minutes on the pitch, giving Shaw oxygen before carefully placing him onto a stretcher.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward visited the England international on Wednesday morning ahead of the first-team squad's flight back to Manchester.
The former Southampton defender also received a phone call from his old Saints boss Pochettino, who was distressed by the injury.
"I spoke with him this morning," said Pochettino, who left Southampton for Tottenham in the summer.
"He's much better today but it is always difficult when you have that type of injury. I gave my support and wish him a speedy recovery."
When asked what Shaw said to him, Pochettino added: "It's difficult because he was crying.
"You can understand that after the big injury. Not only for the pain but everything around the situation.
"I feel very sorry for him. It was a big impact for me and I watched the moment it happened. I was sick after the action. My relationship with him was close and it is difficult."
United also confirmed in a statement that they were "grateful for the excellent care" given to Shaw, who will fly back home separately from the flight carrying his team-mates.
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