What is known about Varane’s injury

The right thigh injury suffered by Raphaël Varane last Saturday, playing with his Manchester United against Chelsea (1-1 at Stamford Bridge) was “less serious than feared,” said a source close to the former Madrid player, who is expected to be out, in AFP agency on Sunday. between three and four weeks depending on the media. However, this source maintains hope that Varane, 29, will be able to play the World Cup with France. The defender was declared the world champion with the ‘bleus’ in Russia 2018.

The defender’s departure, in tears, on Saturday during the Premier match against Chelsea caused great fear not only to Manchester United but also to the French national teama month before the ‘bleus’ first match at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, on November 22 against Australia.

The MRI done on Sunday, however, had “relatively positive” results, according to a source consulted by AFP. The test confirmed an injury andn the hamstring (back of the thigh) but “less serious than feared”, which allows “sustaining hope” before the World Cup in Qatar.

The period of Varane, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, is expected to be out for between three and four weeks, ensure this Sunday some special media in France. Didier Deschamps, coach of the ‘bleus’, should announce his list on November 9.

The French national team begins the defense of its world title on November 22 in Doha against Australia, before facing Denmark and Tunisia on November 26 and 30 respectively.

In Qatar, the ‘blues’ midfielder N’Golo Kanté will leave them, is confirmed to be low, and they hope to have Paul Pogba, who underwent knee surgery in September, back in time. There is concern for Mike Maignan, Hugo Lloris’ replacement in goal, injured in a leg.