Varane, still a hope?
Raphaël Varane will no longer play at the World Cup. Muscularly injured against Chelsea in the Premier League last October 22, the Frenchman left the Stamford Bridge lawn in tears, aware that his chances of playing the next World Cup with France were almost nil. In a duel with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Varane’s knee crashed into the Blues’ lawn, before the player was left on the ground, unable to get up. Although we feared a knee injury, it was ultimately in the thigh that the former Real Madrid player was shot.
A few days later, hope remains for the French international, as he himself posted on social media ahead of Manchester United’s victory over West Ham. “Thanks everyone for this week’s messages! I have trained hard and feel much better“Said Raphaël Varane Instagram. A first step therefore for the Frenchman, who can therefore always dream of a place on Didier Deschamps’ list on November 9th.
Will the lack of rhythm be prohibitive?
The time trial for Raphaël Varane starts. France will play their first match against Australia on 22 November. As we said, the Frenchman will no longer play with Manchester United but he hopes to be away to Qatar. Thus, the Man United player could skip the first game to find some rhythm. In view of the continuation of the competition.
Problem, Didier Deschamps said over and over again that he would only take suitable players. Furthermore, in 2016, Varane had done everything to be ready in time. Eventually he gave up and was replaced by Adil Rami. However, the Blues manager left a door open for his defender and deputy captain. It must be said that the importance of the former Real Madrid player is no longer to be demonstrated in France, both on and off the pitch. World champion in 2018, his presence would be essential to frame a rejuvenated defense with the arrivals of Jules Koundé, William Saliba or even Presnel Kimpembe. Will Varane be on time? Reply on November 9th.
