Luke Shaw's withdrawal at half-time in the win at Aston Villa was a 'precautionary' move, revealed boss Erik ten Hag.
There was concern for the England full-back given he has had numerous issues with injury in recent seasons.
United fans quickly became concerned that their first choice left back is facing another spell on the sidelines, but Ten Hag was quick to allay fears in his post-match press conference following a 2-1 win at Villa.
'Precaution,' Ten Hag told Sky Sports.
'He had some complaints and we can't take any risks with him because he's had any injuries in the past.
'We'll have to see how it goes in the next few days. It's not an advantage to lose him, everyone knows my philosophy to have left-footers at left centre back and left back. We have to make compromises and it is not to our advantage.'
Victor Lindelof, a centre back tasked to cover at left back, came on to replace him, with United looking to hold on to a 1-0 lead after Rasmus Hojlund's first half strike.
United have made strides forward in recent weeks but injuries now look to be creeping back in just as Ten Hag's side build up some momentum.
News of Shaw's half-time withdrawal comes just a week on from Lisandro Martinez damaging the medial ligament in his right knee against West Ham.
The Argentine centre back, who plays so well alongside Shaw, buckled under a challenge from Vladimir Coufal in the second half of United's 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
Martinez initially played on after treatment but only lasted another couple of minutes before he signalled to the bench to be taken off.
United confirmed last Monday that he will be out of action for at least eight weeks, although he will not require surgery.
Ten Hag's side struggled once Shaw went off, with Villa equalising through Douglas Luiz early in the second half, before substitute Scott McTominay scored a late win to rescue three points for United.
Vusadlnt
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good
Vaaaben
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50% Shaw is still better then most LB. He &:Rashford combines well on left flank. Lindelof is a better CB then LB. Evans or Kambwala are better option. Ten Hag should involve Amad too as he is a fine player. Could be next Greenwood. We have never lost when Rashford, Hojlund & Garnacho plays, that is way forward. Scot super sub could be a killer Miller. We need more control in midfield. Casemiro & Mainoo are jelling well. Onana was superb yesterday.
Cehbkmosy
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I have never witness this guy best season in a united shirt, he can’t play 10/15 matches in a roll, injury upon injuries & that’s why Mourinho wanted to sold him then
suedeiosz
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lindeof is not a good defender he likes going back when ever the striker is coming with the ball until he reaches to the box making like that can be result to cause a penalty
Afer7
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howbekmntu
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Pellestri scored and assist against Barcelona yesterday with a very strong performance
ASTech
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Get well soon man... we need you now than ever 🫶🫶🫶
Vezonic22
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Injuries and ManUtd players having a secret affair
InnocentTeddy
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better play kambwala or evans than lindelof
Bendiga
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This guy would never play for klopp or pep, he’s overweight