MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a huge blow as Raphael Varane is reportedly set to be out for over a month.
The French defender is feared to have picked up an injury during the 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
GettyRaphael Varane could be out for up to six weeks[/caption]
GettyHarry Maguire could come back into the team[/caption]
Varane could miss these five games for Man United
Sky Sports have now claimed that the knock Varane took could keep him out for up to six weeks.
Varane, 30, could now join Luka Shaw and Mason Mount on the treatment table as the club’s injury crisis worsens.
If he is out then the defender could miss vital games against Arsenal, Brighton, Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Brentford.
And distraught fans are now already claiming that Man United’s season is over on social media.
One Tweeted: “Seasons done.”
A second commented: “Ladies and gentlemen that is it the season is done.”
A third wrote: “6 weeks? Ten Hag is in so much trouble this season will be surprised if he makes it until the end.”
A fourth said: “Omg.”
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While a fifth added: “Utterly disastrous, the club is in a total mess at the moment.”
The report claims that this means that the potential injury to Varane could affect Harry Maguire‘s future.
The defender had been linked with a loan move to West Ham but there had been issues with his pay-off from United.
However, he may now need to come back into the fold at Old Trafford in order to fill in for Varane.
GettyMaguire is yet to play in the Premier League this season[/caption]
He is yet to feature in the Premier League this season and was named on the bench during the games against Wolves and Forest.
Manager Erik ten Hag could also turn to Victor Lindelof who can play at centre-back.
Jonny Evans could also be an option for United however his contract situation is not clear, with the club in talks over extending his stay.
Earlier this month, Ten Hag said: “In this moment, [he’s] not [under a long-term contract].
GettyJonny Evans could also be a replacement but his contract would need to be sorted out[/caption]
“I have to say, it’s a short [deal] for this month, he’s under contract. But we are talking.”
The potential injury to Varane could however put an end to speculation that he could leave the club for Saudi Arabia.
The defender was reportedly a target for Al-Ittihad, where he would have linked up with compatriots N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema.
Varane’s knock comes just days after he slammed the FA over a rule change that has seen more minutes added to games.
He suggested that the change would see more injuries happen to players.
More to follow…
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