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Manchester United’s Raphael Varane named in France World Cup squad

10.11.2022 - 00:11 breakingnews.ie

Defending champions France have named Raphael Varane in their World Cup squad despite the Manchester United defender’s injury troubles.

The 29-year-old was a doubt for the tournament in Qatar with a hamstring injury sustained during United’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea on October 22nd.

But France boss Didier Deschamps has gambled on Varane’s fitness and included him in his 25-man party. Midfielders N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba are absent through injury, while United forward Anthony Martial and Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne have missed out.

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