Raphael Varane - Back in starting role Varane has found himself back in the starting role over the club's past couple of matches, getting the start in eight of their past 10 matches. Impact Varane saw a period between November and December where he did not see a single start due to injuries and having fallen out of favor, but is now back in the starting mix after getting eight starts since his extended absence from the starting XI. Since assuming that role again, he has been pretty decent, notching 10 tackles, 11 interceptions and 50 clearances. He should now be expected to maintain that role for the rest of the season, as he is easily one of the club's better center-backs in a slightly short-handed department, most likely being paired with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire in the middle of the defense for the remainder of their matches this campaign.
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