JANUARY 1 • GOAL.COM
RAPHAEL VARANE DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Raphael Varane 'unimpressed by lack of stability' at Man Utd amid suspicion he is being 'forced out' with January transfer rumours gathering pace | Goal.com US Raphael Varane is reportedly “unimpressed by the lack of stability” at Manchester United as questions continue to be asked of his future.
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DECEMBER 28, 2023 • GOAL.COM
Starting against Aston Villa Varane (illness) is in the starting lineup to face Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Impact Varane returns to the starting lineup following a one-game absence. He will partner with Jonny Evans at the center of the defense.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against West Ham Varane is absent from the squad list for Saturday's game versus West Ham.
Impact Varane might be dealing with the illness that has spread inside the locker room, the Evening News informs. Willy Kambwala is making his Premier League appearance since Manchester United are missing several defenders.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • GOAL.COM
Makes bench Saturday Varane (back) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.
Impact As expected, Varane is available to face the Cherries, but he'll only be an option off the bench since Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire will play at center-back. The defender has been out of favor of late and he isn't likely to play a major role in the starting XI any time soon.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Saturday Varane (back) is an option for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, Manchester United announced.
Impact Varane was ruled out mid-week with a back injury and is now fit and available once more. The defender has been out of favor of late and he isn't likely to play a major role in the starting XI even though he is available once more.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back injury Varane (back) is not in the squad for Wednesday's clash with Chelsea, James Ducker reports.
Impact Varane is struggling with a sore back and wasn't included in the matchday squad for Wednesday's clash. The center-back is replaced by Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in the back four, a defensive unit that has been surprisingly stout in Premier League play of late. Varane's status could be updated during the post-match presser.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • GOAL.COM
Why is Varane so far down United's defensive pecking order? Varane's absence from the United starting XI seems odd but there are tactical reasons to explain why he is out of favour
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ten Hag would 'ideally' not partner Maguire and Varane in Man Utd defence Erik ten Hag says he would “ideally” not want to partner Harry Maguire alongside Raphael Varane in the centre of Manchester United’s defence...
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Busy off bench Varane came off the bench for 74 minutes during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Copenhagen.
Impact Varane made his second appearance after returning and came off the bench following the injury to Jonny Evans (undisclosed). With Evans out for the final match before the break Varane should slot into the starting XI alongside Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available for return Varane (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Erik Ten Hag."Varane is ready to play,"
Impact Varane returned to the bench last time out but was an unused substitute. He is now fully fit and ready to go for Saturday's match. With Victor Lindelof (illness) a doubt for the match Varane could be called upon to return directly to the starting XI.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays off bench Saturday Varane (undisclosed) played six minutes off the bench in Saturday's win against Sheffield United.
Impact Varane had been training over the break, so he should be an option for the starting XI as soon as Tuesday's game against Copenhagen. If not, then it'll have to be the following league match. He's struggled to stay healthy in the early season and will hope to turn that around over the next month.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Varane (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United, according to manager Erik ten Hag. "Rapha Varane is back, so I think, especially in the backline, I'm ver...
Impact Varane is back in the first team after an undisclosed issue knocked him out for the final match before the break. The center-back returning to fitness means the Red Devils will have a more passable center-back pairing to offer than the duo of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans. Victor Lindelof is also available, and will likely pair with Varane Saturday.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Saturday's squad Varane is not in the match day squad to face Brentford on Saturday.
Impact Varane misses out on Saturday's squad after picking up an undisclosed injury in the buildup. Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans enter the starting XI in Varane's absence.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Active in cup Varane played 61 minutes during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
Impact Varane played an hour Tuesday, a great sign that he is back fit and could even be an option to start during a Saturday clash again against Crystal Palace. The defender is a key part of the back line alongside Lisandro Martinez and is a major boon with his return.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Appears as substitute Varane had two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Burnley.
Impact Varane was back in action on Saturday after appearing off the bench in the 79th minute of the win. The defender has missed United's last three matches in all competitions due to an undisclosed injury. The Red Devils will be happy to have him back after a brutal run of form in the defense and numerous injuries plaguing their defender department. He could slot right into the starting XI against Crystal Palace after being on the bench Saturday, with fellow defender Lisandro Martinez still being a game-time decision and with Victor Lindelof being in terrible form recently.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for late call Varane (undisclosed) is training Friday and could be an option for Saturday's trip to Burnley, according to manager Erik ten Hag."But Varane will train and we will see."
Impact Varane will hope to make a return Friday after missing a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The defender would be a central part of the defense alongside Lisandro Martinez if deemed fit as The Red Devils look to end a run of dreadful form.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Varane (undisclosed) was pictured in training Tuesday but left out of the squad for Wednesday's match against Bayern Munich.
Impact It's a good sign for Varane and there's a chance he's in the starting XI by the weekend if all goes well. He suffered the original injury Aug. 26 and has been recovering since, but he'll now get a few days of training in before the team's next league match. With Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof healthy, Varane doesn't need to rush back to the pitch.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recovering well Varane (undisclosed) is nearing a return but is out for Saturday's clash with Brighton, according to manager Erik ten Hag. "[Mason Mount and Varane] are shortly coming [towards] a...
Impact Varane was never expected to return immediately after the international break, but is getting closer to a return. The defender is unlikely to be ready for a mid-week clash with Bayern Munich but could be an option as soon as a Saturday trip to Burnley. Victor Lindelof is the likely choice to partner Lisandro Martinez.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected out multiple weeks Varane will miss Sunday's trip to Arsenal and possibly more with an undisclosed injury, according to the team.
Impact It's yet another Manchester United injury update with no information about the actual injury. Erik ten Hag likes to keep things under wraps and there's no real guesses to the exact length of Varane's injury. At a minimum, he'll miss Sunday's match with the Sept. 16 contest after the international break being a doubt. Victor Lindelof will likely enter the XI in his absence to play alongside Lisandro Martinez.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with undisclosed injury Varane was subbed off during Saturday's win over Sheffield United and is dealing with an undisclosed injury, manager Erik ten Hag told media Saturday, but it's unclear how bad the...
Impact Varane was forced off at half-time, and the coming days will be decisive whether the Frenchman is due for a spell on the sidelines or not. Victor Lindelof or Harry Maguire could replace him if he's not fit enough to start Sunday against Arsenal.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal in win Varane scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Monday's 1-0 win over Wolverhampton.
Impact Varane scored the lone goal Monday to help give the team the win Monday. It was also a rare goal as he had not scored a goal since the 2021/22 season. Along with this, the defender had also completed five clearances to help secure the clean sheet.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
