United won the game 1-0 through a Casemiro header, with Fernandes grabbing the vital assist.
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"You saw that Forest were targeting him," said Ten Hag post-game, indicating his star was playing through the pain barrier.
There were many fouls on him. You see when he is getting the ball, they are really tight on him.
I don't say what it is, but it was a serious injury. I see social media criticizing him. It is pathetic. He has a serious injury, he continued to play on Saturday and then also he fought to be part of this game.
He has a very high pain threshold. Last year he did something similar against Spurs. It shows his leadership."