The club issued a statement announcing Varan’s absence from the squad, which reads as quoted on the club’s official website: “Raphael Varane will be absent from the squad when Manchester United face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday due to injury. “
The French foreigner withdrew at half-time in United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday over the complaint, which is expected to rule him out for “a few weeks”.
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is likely to give an update on the 30-year-old defender’s latest setback at his upcoming pre-match convention with Arsenal.
Varane is the latest injury setback United have faced this season, before the clash with Nottingham Forest, with new United signing Mason Mount and starting left-back Luke Shaw having been ruled out due to injury.
Shaw established himself as a key player in head coach Erik Ten Hag’s first season. He made 27 appearances last season, impressing defensively and offensively.
The replacement option for England left-back Tyrell Malacia is also absent due to injury. In such circumstances, the club could hire some other backup option.
On the other hand, Mount, who had a disappointing start to the season, will likely return a little quicker than his teammate.
Christian Eriksen stepped in to take his place in the starting XI against Nottingham Forest, while Diogo Dalot left his previous position to cover the left defensive side.
While Eriksen thrived in the role of Mount and even scored his own, Dalot spent most of his time suffering and adjusting to the demands of his new position.
Old Trafford, nicknamed the “Theatre of Dreams”, became a nightmare when the Reds found themselves with a 2-0 lead in the first four minutes. Goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Wily Boly allowed the hosts to check the truth of their poor decision-making on the pitch.
But known for their comebacks, United showed their strength and determination to get back into the game and get 3 points. Manchester United will face Arsenal at London’s Emirates Stadium on Sunday. (ANI)