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AUGUST 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Man United needs late goal by Raphael Varane to beat dominant Wolves 1-0 in Premier League opener

Manchester United needed a 76th-minute goal from defender Raphael Varane to eke out a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton after being outplayed for long periods of their Premier League open...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raphael Varane heads in to put Man Utd 1-0 up against Wolves Raphael Varane heads in to put Manchester United 1-0 up against Wolves.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • SKY.COM

Regular starter when available Varane recorded 89 clearances, 24 tackles, 11 interceptions and 17 blocked shots across 24 appearances (22 starts) during the 2022-23 Premier League season. He also made five start...

Impact Varane failed to record more than 25 appearances at the Premier League level for the second season in a row, as he dealt with a fair share of injuries, but he was effective when available and formed a great partnership with Lisandro Martinez at center-back. The veteran defender should remain a starter in 2023-24 and is expected to feature regularly when healthy.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Varane reveals how Real Madrid lessons can help Man Utd Raphael Varane has discussed the lessons he learned from playing against Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona while at Real Madrid ahead of the FA Cup...

JUNE 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JUNE 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takes two shots in return Varane made five clearances, an interception and took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Varane started and played 81 minutes against Wolves on Saturday in what was his first appearance in about a month after recovering from a foot injury. He and Victor Lindelof should be the starting center-back pairing for the remainder of the campaign, health permitting.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Varane (foot) is in Man United's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Wolverhampton.

Impact Varane plugs straight back into the XI Saturday after missing roughly a month with a foot injury he suffered in the Europa League defeat to Sevilla in mid-April. He's starting alongside Victor Lindelof in central defense to take on Wolves.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Wolves Varane (foot) is available for Saturday's match against Wolverhampton, according to manager Erik ten Hag.

Impact This was rumored to be the case in the days leading up to Saturday's match and it looks like Varane will be an option to start. He's been out a month with the injury, but there's little reason to hype up his return for him to only be on the bench. If ready to start, it could push Luke Shaw back to left-back after playing at center-back the last couple contests.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd handed Raphael Varane fitness boost Man Utd injury news: Erik ten Hag speaks about Raphael Varane, Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho.

MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Man Utd handed Raphael Varane fitness boost Man Utd injury news: Erik ten Hag speaks about Raphael Varane, Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho.

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Given hopeful update Varane (foot) will miss the next two matches but is further along than teammate Scott McTominay, according to manager Erik ten Hag.

Impact It's still unclear when Varane will return, but there's a chance he could be in the squad before the campaign ends. He's already expected to be ready for the Cup final in June, but if he can get an appearance or two before then, that'd be a boost. He's already been out close to a month with the injury and will hope to get onto the pitch in the coming weeks.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected ready for Cup final Varane (foot) is hopeful to be ready for the June FA Cup final, according to manager Erik ten Hag. "I think so. Yeah. Varane, for the cup final, he can return."

Impact This could be a misleading update on Varane, as ten Hag was only referencing the FA Cup and nothing about league play. Either way, the update from ten Hag isn't overly positive and it sounds like Varane could miss the rest of the regular season. If that's the case, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire should be set for more time at center-back with Luke Shaw also an option to feature there.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United defender Lisandro Martinez out for season

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out a few weeks with injury Varane (undisclosed) is expected to miss "a few weeks" with the injury he suffered in the Europa League in mid-week, Manchester United announced Friday.

Impact Varane had to come out of Thursday's Europa League match against Sevilla at halftime due to an injury and has now been ruled out for at least a few games while he recovers. With Lisandro Martinez (foot) also announced to miss the rest of the season with another injury in the same game, it seems like Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire will take over as United's starting center-backs for the time being.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on diagnosis Varane (undisclosed) is a doubt for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Erik ten Hag. "No, sorry, [I do not know any more information]. It is not even 24...

Impact It doesn't seem like Varane will start Sunday, but it's a possibility since it sounds like he's been playing through this issue for a couple weeks. That said, it's a short week and he couldn't make it past the 45th minute Thursday, so it'd be surprising if he started again. Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are next up for the Red Devils with Lisandro Martinez set to miss an extended period.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United draws 2-2 with Sevilla; Varane, Martinez injured

Late own goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire saw Manchester United blow a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Sevilla in the Europa League quarterfinals first leg

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured Varane was brought off with an undisclosed issue during the second half of Thursday's two-all draw with Sevilla. Manager Erik ten Hag told BT Sport "I haven't spoken to Rapha [Vara...

Impact Varane has evidently been dealing with nagging issue during the most hectic part of the schedule in Manchester. It seems this was finally a step too far, leaving Varane his center-back partner, Lisandro Martinez both injured. Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire figure to get the start for Sunday's trip to Nottingham Forest.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in three clearances in return Varane generated three clearances in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact Varane was back in the starting XI after sitting out last match with an undisclosed injury. With 15 tackles in the last five games played, he ups his average to 3.9. Despite his injury woes, the defender's starting role has been save all year, making 22 starts in 24 appearances in all competitions.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Varane is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Varane returns from an undisclosed injury in time to start for United on Sunday. The center back partners Lissandro Martinez in the heart of United's back four having helped his club keep six clean sheets in 20 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready Sunday Varane (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Erik ten Hag didn't give an update on Varane, which should be a good sign, as he said 10 days ago that the issue wasn't major. Varane didn't play in United's second leg against Betis but had started the prior four matches. At this point, it'd be a surprise if he wasn't in the squad Sunday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Varane reveals how he plans to end his playing career Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has revealed how he plans to end his playing career.

MARCH 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Should be available after break Varane missed Sunday's FA Cup match but should be available after the break, according to manager Erik ten Hag. "He's injured. Is it serious? It's hard to say, but I don't think so...

Impact Varane stayed on the bench in the second leg against Betis and then he completely missed the FA Cup match. He'll get two weeks to fully recover and be an option out of the break. Given his injury history, he's not guaranteed to be available for that first trip to Newcastle and if that's the case, Harry Maguire could receive another start.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Raphael Varane isn't in Man Utd squad to face Fulham Raphael Varane has been left out of the Man Utd matchday squad to face Fulham in the FA Cup.

MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores unfortunate own goal Varane had an own goal, three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Leeds United.

Impact The former France international bolstered Leeds United's advantage in the early stages of the second half after deflecting a low cross from the left flank. Despite the unfortunate performance, Varane's role as a starter at the back is completely safe, and he should be in the XI when Manchester United takes on Leeds United on Sunday at Elland Road.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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