Forest manager responds to claims that Manchester United captain was deliberately targeted by opposing team.

Nuno Espirito Santo, the manager of Manchester United, has denied claims that Nottingham Forest deliberately targeted Bruno Fernandes with rough treatment during their FA Cup clash last night. The accusation came from Nottingham Forest's manager, Erik ten Hag, who claimed that his players intentionally singled out Fernandes for rough tackles throughout the game.

However, Nuno Espirito Santo hit back at these claims and defended his players, stating that Fernandes' injury was a result of his own high pain threshold and not due to any deliberate targeting by Forest. He also praised Fernandes for his determination to play despite carrying an injury and even credited him for his leadership skills.

Despite the victory, there was a cost for Manchester United as Fernandes is now a doubt for their upcoming Manchester derby due to his injury. The Portuguese midfielder had declared himself fit to play and even contributed to the decisive goal with his expertly delivered free-kick.

After the game, Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that Fernandes' injury is a significant one, but he also accused Forest of targeting him for rough treatment. However, he did not believe that there was any malicious intent behind their tackles and stated that they were controlled and fair.

Ten Hag, on the other hand, was unhappy with his players' treatment of Fernandes and claimed that there were many fouls on him throughout the game. However, Nuno Espirito Santo dismissed these claims and stated that he did not see what Ten Hag saw.

Fernandes was not the only player who played through the pain barrier for Manchester United last night. Raphael Varane also put his body on the line to help his team secure a place in the quarter-finals. The experienced French defender played a crucial role in containing Forest's attacking threats, and Ten Hag was delighted with his contribution.

He also praised Fernandes for his determination to play through his injury and credited him for his assist on the winning goal. Manchester United fans can now look forward to a highly-anticipated quarter-final tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford, which is sure to be a box office event. As always, stay updated with the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on the team by signing up for our newsletter and following our privacy policy.

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