Erik ten Hag didn't want to take any risks with Raphael Varane after the Manchester United centre-back complained of an injury during the win against Nottingham Forest.

Varane has battled against injuries during his time at United and Ten Hag felt it was safest to withdraw him and United are now waiting to see just how bad the problem is.

Victor Lindelof came on to replace Varane during the comeback success, with United rallying from 2-0 down inside four minutes to win 3-2, but Ten Hag also had Harry Maguire in reserve.

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Varane is the latest United player to pick up an injury at the start of this season and while United wait to see the extent of the issue, it could have a bearing on Maguire's future this week.

"He had complaints, we didn’t want to risk him, we have Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, who could replace him, so we don’t take a risk," said Ten Hag.

"He had complaints and if it’s really bad I don’t know, we have to wait."

Despite the dreadful start and the injury to Varane, United rallied to get a vital win against Forest. Christian Eriksen got one back before half-time and Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes completed the comeback after the break.

Fernandes was excellent throughout and after another week in which his captaincy credentials have been questioned, Ten Hag was delighted with how he used his emotions.

"In all aspects he played a very good game at the highest level, keeping calm, and emotions under control, using his emotions at the right moment, he was brilliant in attacking, making a difference, so very pleased with his performance," he said.

It was another unconvincing win for United and it's not been a great start to the season in terms of performances, but Ten Hag was happy with the fighting spirit he saw today.

"It’s a horror start giving them two goals and making mistakes, but I’m very pleased with the comeback," he said. "The leadership, how we stayed calm and composed, stick to the plan and belief and turnaround. We played very good football, out of the plan and principles and rules we scored good goals.

"Every team in the start has areas they have to improve and we have some, we have to progress there if you want to be successful but you see this team as big characters, big personalities, there’s big spirit in this team energy, they found a way to win."