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Raphael Varane Injury: French star posts positive update

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Few teams have struggled as much as Manchester United have in the league this season with the Red Devils currently underperforming well below their standards. It had many wondering what went wrong with the club although despite their issues, Erik ten Hag’s side are in the FA Cup final. But they still sit sixth on the Premier League table although Newcastle United and West Ham United are not far behind.

It has many concerned for the club’s future especially after they let a 3-0 lead slip against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final, winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout to progress further. But a large reason for their struggles has been injuries to key stars at the wrong moment of the season. That includes a make-shift defense being utilized and that has hurt the team

Raphael Varane Injury: Defender on his way to return

That includes both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez with both defenders out for long periods of time, especially Martinez. However, the Frenchman has been missing for the last few weeks with a thigh issue and reports indicated that Varane was on his way to a return. The former Real Madrid’s star absence has hurt the team badly with it forcing Casemiro to step into defense.

That move didn’t go down well in the FA Cup semi-final but Varane is reportedly on his way back. But while it hasn’t been confirmed, the Frenchman took to social media to assure fans of his fitness. In a post on Instagram, Varane revealed that he’s “Resting well. Racing to get back ready to play in front of you again. Just wanted to check in and say I appreciate all your support, especially yesterday (Thursday)!”

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