Hard blow for Varane

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By: Manu Tournoux

Hard blow for Varane

After two (good) matches with Manchester United, Raphaël Varane, ill, withdrew from the Premier League match against West Ham this Saturday (1:30 p.m.).

Relegated to the bench of Manchester United in favor of Victor Lindelöf (although unreliable) and Harry Maguire (dismissed at the start of the season), Raphaël Varane got back on track last week by starting against Bayern Munich in the Champions League before continuing against Liverpool (0-0). The 2018 world champion leaves the Red Devils’ eleven again this Saturday for a match in the den of West Ham (kick-off 1:30 p.m. live on Canal+ Foot).

Varane is reported ill by Erik ten Hag as United play their Boxing Day encounter against Aston Villa next Tuesday. It is a young French defender from the Man United reserve team, Willy Kambwala, 19 years old, recruited from Sochaux in 2020, who is making his professional debut, associated with Jonny Evans, almost 36 years old.

Only seventh in the Premier League with six points behind the top 4 currently, Bruno Fernandes and his teammates (Rasmus Hojlund is aligned up front, with Antony and Alejandro Garnacho on the wings), will try to beat the Hammers who are ninth in the standings with just one point less.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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