Erik Ten Hag said on Wednesday that the Mancunian defender, vice-captain of the France team, would not play again by the World Cup.
The countdown begins. Raphaël Varane, injured in a thigh, will not play again with Manchester United before the World Cup, his coach Erik Ten Hag announced on Wednesday, casting doubt on the presence of the defender with the Blues while his coach Didier Deschamps had fueled hope on Tuesday .
«He will certainly be unavailable until the World Cup, so he will not play for Manchester United the blockof matches until the start of the competition in Qatar on November 20, the Dutchman said at a press conference before a Europa League match against Tiraspol on Thursday.
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