Manchester United's Varane faces month out with hamstring injury

The 28-year-old France international started the Champions League match against Atalanta as part of United's three-man central defence partnership, but had to be replaced in the opening half.

Published : Nov 04, 2021 11:03 IST

Manchester United Raphael Varane's walks off injured during the UEFA Champions League Group F match against Atalanta on Tuesday.
Manchester United Raphael Varane's walks off injured during the UEFA Champions League Group F match against Atalanta on Tuesday.
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Manchester United Raphael Varane's walks off injured during the UEFA Champions League Group F match against Atalanta on Tuesday.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane sustained a hamstring injury in the Champions League draw with Atalanta on Tuesday and will be out for around a month, the club said on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old France international started the match as part of United's three-man central defence partnership, but had to be replaced in the opening half.

Varane only returned to the team for last weekend's 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur after overcoming a groin injury sustained on international duty last month.

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He completed a reported 34 million-pound ($46.5 million) move to United from Real Madrid this summer.

United drew 2-2 with Atalanta thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's two goals and tops Group F with seven points after four matches.

It takes on local rival Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday before the international break.

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