Varane, it’s official

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By: Manu Tournoux

Varane, it's official

Absent last Saturday against West Ham due to illness, Raphaël Varane returns to Manchester United’s starting lineup for the clash against Aston Villa this Tuesday evening.

Raphaël Varane has the opportunity to continue his momentum with Manchester United. Very good during the draw result of the Red Devils in Liverpool (0-0) ten days ago, the ex-French international missed the match in the den of West Ham (2-0 defeat), last Saturday, because sick.

Erik ten Hag can count on his 30-year-old central defender this Tuesday evening of Boxing Day to partner him with Jonny Evans, 35, after having launched the young Frenchman Willy Kambwala (19) into the deep end.

The Red Devils are led offensively by Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford preferred to Antony. Anthony Martial is unavailable.

As for the Villans, third in the standings, Unai Emery can field Emiliano Martinez, Diego Carlos, Clément Lenglet, Lucas Digne but not Boubacar Kamara, suspended, nor Youri Tielemans, injured.

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Manu Tournoux

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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