Erik ten Hag provides Raphael Varane injury update and gives verdict on Manchester United protests - Manchester Evening News

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Varane update

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.

See what the Dutchman had to say here.

Ten Hag on protests

Erik ten Hag believes the bond between Manchester United players and fans is unbreakable despite the protests that continue against the club's owners.

At least 7,000 supporters stayed behind after the win against Nottingham Forest to voice their anger at the Glazer's ownership of the club and the lack of progress with a sale, nine months after the start of a 'strategic review' aimed at either selling the club or attracting new investment.

Those protests came on the back of a thrilling second league win of the season for United, coming from 2-0 down inside four minutes against Nottingham Forest to win 3-2.

The turmoil United experienced in the early stages led to an excellent atmosphere at Old Trafford and the players were cheered off the pitch before the focus turned to the owners and those protests.

Read the full story here.

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2023-08-26 20:13:00Z