Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup without Raphael Varane, who was absent from the squad. Erik ten Hag, the United manager, made seven changes to the team following their heavy loss in the Manchester derby. Varane was on the bench during that match, with Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire as the center-back pair. Despite not featuring since playing a full 90 minutes against Copenhagen on October 24, concerns about Varane’s fitness have emerged, along with rumors of a potential falling out.
The Sporting News has delved into the details to shed light on his availability. During United’s game against Newcastle, it was reported that Varane was missing due to an illness. The nature of the illness remains unknown, and it is unclear whether he will be able to join the team for their upcoming match against Fulham on November 4. Ten Hag explained that Varane was left out of the Manchester City match for tactical reasons, stating his preference for Evans as the starter in that particular game. Varane’s return date is uncertain, but he has already missed several matches this season due to an injury he sustained against Nottingham Forest in September. However, he returned earlier than expected and started three games after his recovery.
As of November 2, the specifics of Varane’s illness are still unclear. Ten Hag is expected to address questions about Varane’s situation during his pre-Fulham press conference on Friday afternoon. On a positive note, Manchester United recently welcomed back Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the second half of their match against Newcastle. However, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
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